The average annual wage of the occupations is $65,000 and $31 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Architectural and Civil Drafters career. Based on BLS data, a total of 111,070 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Architectural and Civil Drafters is $12,500. The average length of the programs is 871 hours and the average completion time is 10.29 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Architectural and Civil Drafters.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 39 | $26,980 | - | - | - |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 7 | $39,945 | - | - | - |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | 36 | $25,839 | - | 594 Hours | 9.81 Months |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 249 | $4,528 | $192 | 1,100 Hours | 14.33 Months |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 189 | $29,540 | $1,960 | - | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 107 | $8,000 | $101 | 900 Hours | 9.00 Months |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD | 24 | $21,386 | - | - | - |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician | 8 | $7,930 | $878 | 889 Hours | 8.00 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Architectural and Civil Drafters.
The following 480 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Architectural and Civil Drafters. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.