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CIP PROGRAM: 15.1302
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 655 165 56
2021 630 124 45
2022 601 112 36
2023 575 91 39
2024 576 104 46
Change -12.21% -44.85% -30.36%

Related CIPs

15 ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
15.13 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
15.1301 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
15.1302 CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.
15.1303 Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD.
15.1304 Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD.
15.1305 Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD.
15.1306 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
15.1307 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician.
15.1399 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change
Academy of Art University14 -58.14%
Eastern Michigan University1 -88.89%
Murray State University16 +7.69%
Savannah College of Art and Design9 -
Trine University41 -23.53%
University of Central Missouri23 -40.00%