Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General at Athens Technical College in Athens, GA

Engineering Technologies CERTIFICATE CIP 15.1301

Total Graduates

15

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

87%

13 of 15

Female Graduates

13%

2 of 15

Annual Tuition & Fees

$3,172

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 15.1301
Program Family Engineering Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 15 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 87% male, 13% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Athens Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE DEGREE--DT1313%75%90%$5,846

In the DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE DEGREE--DT13 program at Athens Technical College, 75% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 13% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,846 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$64,280

10-Year Job Growth

+4.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$51,424+4.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3019
$49,608-6.9%
0%
primary100% confidence
$58,976-5.6%
75%
primary100% confidence
Mechanical Drafters SOC: 17-3013
$54,808-6.5%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$48,210

Peak Salary

$80,350

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (3)

Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Analysis

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Athens, GA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,172
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,572
Average Net Price $8,690

Program Information

CIP Code: 15.1301
CIP Family: 15
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