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CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY A. S. DEGREE

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY A. S. DEGREE

WHAT IS IT?

EFSC’ s Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology program prepares students to bring concepts to life using industry-standard design software and technical drawing skills. Students receive hands-on training in the use of specialized software including the Autodesk CAD suite and additional solid modeling programs for creating Architectural, Civil, Structural, and Mechanical drawings.
Technical drafters and designers work closely with engineers, architects, scientists, project managers, and production teams to create the precise technical drawings and 3D models used to manufacture products and build structures, such as homes and commercial buildings, infrastructure, and more. They transform ideas, sketches, calculations, and specifications into accurate working plans that make engineering projects possible and producible in less time than ever before.
College Credit Certificates:
• AutoCAD Foundations
• Drafting
Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Technology A. S. Degree( DRAS) Possible Positions
Job Growth by 2030
Median Salary
Architectural & Civil Drafters
8,950
$ 64,280
Mechanical Drafter
2,700
$ 68,510
Electrical & Electronices
1,570
$ 73,720
All data is taken from: BLS( Bureau of Labor Statistics) • O * NET Online • PayScale
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