Engineering Graphics
Program Description
The Engineering Graphics Technology Program is an associate degree curriculum designed to prepare students for work in the mechanical, architectural or electronic drafting fields. Students start by changing or redrawing plans and advance to designing complete working drawings from preliminary sketches and specifications using Computer Aided Drafting Design (CAD) software systems. Additional training allows a student to calculate the strength, size and cost of materials.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Engineering Graphics Technology
Program may become employed as an Architectural,
Electronic or Mechanical Draftsperson.
Additional information is available from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Skills Needed
Successful draftspersons have mechanical and visual aptitude; possess freehand and three-dimensional drawing skills and produce accurate detailed work.
Expected Earnings/Salary
Earnings for Engineering Graphics Technology graduates reported by the 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook are as follows:
Architectural Drafters - Median annual earnings are $44,490 with the top 10 percent earning more than $67,110.
Electronic Drafters – Median annual earnings are $51,320 and the top 10 percent earn more than $79,790.
Mechanical Drafters – Median annual earnings are $46,640 and the top 10 percent ear more than $71,340.
Types of Programs Offered
The program offers an Associate Degree in Applied Technology - Engineering Graphics with an emphasis is Architectural, Geographic Information Systems, or Mechanical. A Career Entry certificate is also available in Engineering Graphics or a Career Skills Certificate in Basic Engineering Graphics.
Click here for the list of required courses for each program option.
Estimated Program Costs
Engineering Graphics Technology (DDT)
| Award Level |
Credit Hours |
Est. Tuition/Fees |
Est. Books |
Est. Total Cost |
| Associate (AAT) |
75 |
$9,825.00 |
$1,800.00 |
$11,625.00 |
| Career Entry Certificate (CER) -Drafting and Design |
48 |
$6,288.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$7,788.00 |
| Career Skills Certificate (STC) - Basic Engineering Graphics |
29 |
$3,799.00 |
$600.00 |
$4,399.00 |
The Engineering Graphics Department may be reached at 256.551.3145 or building 800 on the main campus.