Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General at Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN

Engineering Technologies CERTIFICATE CIP 15.1301

Total Graduates

9

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

56%

5 of 9

Female Graduates

44%

4 of 9

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,550

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 9 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 56% male, 44% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Chattanooga State Community 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
CAD TECHNOLOGY50%90%89%$8,792

In the CAD TECHNOLOGY program at Chattanooga State Community College, 90% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 50% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,792 (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 Chattanooga, TN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,550
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $17,750
Average Net Price $5,908

Program Information

CIP Code: 15.1301
CIP Family: 15
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