Architectural Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Architectural Graphics AAS prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county, and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments. Technicians are needed to develop site plans, construction details, building designs, cost estimates, specification plans for new buildings, and for remodeling and additions to existing buildings. Graduates are prepared in translating the rough sketches, layouts, and written specifications of architects, engineers, or designers into a drawing using current technology and showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,196.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Kirkland

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

100

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Completion rate

79%

Employment rate

56%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.47

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,493.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Other Industries

36%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

28%

Retail Trade

14%

Construction

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
67
Completion rate
79%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
69%
Female
31%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
47%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
25%
Some college experience, but no degree
26%
Certificate or AA
17%
BA or higher
19%