Alabama 2008 MSA Employment Wage Estimate
Name of Program Drafting and Design Technology
| Occupational Title | Entry Level | Experienced |
| Architectural and Civil Drafts | $14.91/hr | $26.21/hr |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafts | $19.97/hr | $29.81/hr |
| Mechanical Drafters | $15.44/hr | $21.95/hr |
Drafting and Design Technology
At Trenholm State, a student will receive the foundation to eventually become an expert in electronically laying out the ideas of engineers and architects in the design of buildings, bridges, machinery, and other spatial constructions. The Associate in Applied Technology Degree in Drafting and Design Technology is designed to prepare a student for a career as a drafter, designer, or technician in the architecture, engineering, or construction industries.
Trenholm State uses the world’s most popular Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, AutoDesk’s AutoCAD (ACAD), to teach basic architectural and engineering design graphic principles, standards, and conventions. The courses are comprised of theory classes with associated practical laboratory assignments incorporating computer-aided drafting techniques. In addition, the student is exposed to manual drafting and 3D modeling software programs such as Inventor and Architectural Desktop.
Occupational Choices
As a graduate, a student can expect to pursue careers in a variety of architectural and/or engineering disciples. The largest demand for graduates relates to the architectural, structural, mechanical and/or civil disciplines. Graduates can choose careers in architecture, construction, manufacturing or engineering fields.
Average Full-time Wage
As a graduate, a student can expect to pursue careers in a variety of architectural and/or engineering disciples. The largest demand for graduates relates to the architectural, structural, mechanical and/or civil disciplines. Graduates can choose careers in architecture, construction, manufacturing or engineering fields.
Awards
- Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Drafting and Design Technology
- Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology
- Specialized Training Certificate in Drafting and Design Technology
- Emphasis: Technical Drawing
Estimated Length & Cost*
| Tuition Award | Length & Fees | Credit Hours | Books | Tools | Supplies |
| Associate Deg. | 5 Terms $6,300 | 70 | $300 | $100 | $0 |
| Certificate | 4 Terms $4,410 | 49 | $125 | $65 | $0 |
| Spec. Training Certificate | 3 Terms $2,250 | 28 | $125 | $65 | $0 |
* Tax not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers. The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term. Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.
**Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006-2007.
