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CIP PROGRAM: 15.1306
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.

Summary: 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.

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 468 24 -
2021 443 25 -
2022 413 23 -
2023 424 10 -
2024 373 21 -
Change -9.40% -58.33% -

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15.1304 Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD.
15.1305 Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD.
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15.1307 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician.
15.1399 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change
Indiana University-Indianapolis21 -59.09%