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Manufacturing Engineering Technology CAD Overview
Manufacturing Engineering Technology CAD Program
This program prepares students for careers as professional draftsmen, CAD technicians, and CNC Machinists. Employment opportunities for those completing the program include positions such as drafter, CAD operator, CAD technician, CNC Machinist, and CNC Programmer.
Job Prospects & Salary
Overall employment of machinists and tool and die makers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Despite declining employment, about 34,200 openings for machinists and tool and die makers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Salary Range
| Hourly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|
| $27.74 | $57,700 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Details
| Program Name | Type of Credential | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology CAD | Associate in Applied Science | Technology & Information Systems |
| CNC Machine Tool Operator | Certification | Technology & Information Systems |
| Machine Tool Operations | Certification | Technology & Information Systems |