Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD

What Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills for Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Majors

A major in electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Majors

As a electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Electrical Drafters	6.9%	$60,070
Electronic Drafters	6.9%	$60,070

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD

Some careers associated with electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	11.1%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)	32.4%
Some College Courses	8.9%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	28.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	17.2%
Master’s Degree	1.7%

Online Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	5	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	7	0
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to electrical/electronics drafting and electrical/electronics cad/cadd.

Major	Number of Grads
General Drafting & Design Technology	4,164
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology	2,283
Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD	1,360
Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	1,045
Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	100
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies	100

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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