CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

STEM • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.

Numbers at a glance

667th
Popular nationwide
344
Search Rank on O's List
5
Colleges offer it
113
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
95
Women
18

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
University of Central Missouri29
Murray State University13
Eastern Michigan University9
Average public university graduating class: 17 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Trine University51
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses11
Average private university graduating class: 31 students.

O's Insights on CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 45% of graduates come from public universities.