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CIP PROGRAM: 15.1301
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 1596 123 100
2021 1439 145 81
2022 1283 136 92
2023 1271 195 121
2024 1152 187 130
Change -20.36% +58.54% +21.00%

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