Technical Design

Olympic College ETPL
Technical Design is a design and communication skill using graphics and computers to coordinate and communicate technical information and data. This degree is designed to prepare graduates for employment as Technical Design professionals in positions as designers, draftsman, technicians, and other entry level positions in design and manufacturing. Graduates will be trained in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), computer modeling, GIS (Graphic Information Systems) and 3D printing as well as being a productive team member and problem solver. Students will learn to utilize CAD as used in a variety of industries including mechanical design, architecture, civil design, and regional planning.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,369.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympic College, Shelton, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Please see advisor

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Completion rate

43%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.90

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,898.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Other Industries

70%

Construction

30%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
16
Completion rate
43%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
75%
Female
25%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
82%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
22%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
12%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
15%