Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

CIP 04.0902 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

6 total including inactive

States

Across 3 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 3 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Minnesota, Massachusetts and New Mexico.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$64,280

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Job Growth

+4.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$5,377

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Architectural and Civil Drafters. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $7,560, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 (75.0%)

Female: 3 (25.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 10 (83.3%)

Associate: 2 (16.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Conventional

Investigative

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Organization

● Data management

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Writing

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Achievement

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value writing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.