Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working schematics and representations in support of electrical/electronic engineers, computer engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic electronics, electrical systems and computer layouts; electrode-mechanical drafting; manufacturing circuitry; computer-aided drafting (CAD); and electrical systems specification interpretation.
- Schools offering
- 8
- Annual completions
- 30
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $61k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working schematics and representations in support of electrical/electronic engineers, computer engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic electronics, electrical systems and computer layouts; electrode-mechanical drafting; manufacturing circuitry; computer-aided drafting (CAD); and electrical systems specification interpretation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronics drafters | $74k | -5.6% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$59k
Bachelor's
$72k
Top colleges for Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Palomar College | San Marcos, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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