The average annual wage of the occupations is $62,980 and $30 per hour. 5 vocational programs could be taken for the Drafters, All Other career. Based on BLS data, a total of 16,580 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Drafters, All Other is $13,999. The average length of the programs is 995 hours and the average completion time is 11.17 months.
The following 5 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Drafters, All Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 62 | $19,411 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician | 8 | $7,930 | $878 | 889 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other) | 8 | $16,791 | - | - | - |
The following 436 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Drafters, All Other. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.