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Major Overview for Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Overview for Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical drafting, electrode-mechanical drafting, basic metallurgy, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading and technical communication.

Careers for Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Majors

A major in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Purdue University-Calumet Campus
Hammond, IN
 26
(3.0%)
Less Selective$12,839 
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
 109
(1.8%)
Less Selective$24,663 
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
 22
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$19,919 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.


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