Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, TX

Engineering Technologies ASSOCIATE CIP 15.1301

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

56%

5 of 9

Female Graduates

44%

4 of 9

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,656

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $4,656 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Wharton County Junior College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 15.1301

Program Family Engineering Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 9 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 56% male, 44% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Average Starting Salary

$66,150

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
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011	$52,920	+4.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3019	$50,816	-6.9%	0%	primary100% confidence
Electrical and Electronics Drafters SOC: 17-3012	$61,496	-5.6%	75%	primary100% confidence
Mechanical Drafters SOC: 17-3013	$57,240	-6.5%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$49,613

Peak Salary

$82,688

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (3)

● Reading Comprehension

● Complex Problem Solving

● Systems Analysis

ℹ 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

School Name Wharton County Junior College

Location Wharton, TX

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,656

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,904

Average Net Price $3,754

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Program Information

CIP Code: 15.1301

CIP Family: 15

IPEDS ID: