Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, computer-aided drafting and design graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $111,617, while the bottom 20% make closer to $35,032. The median grad salary is $62,531.
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design graduate salaries over time
Within five years of graduation, the average salary is $56,763.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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