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- School Code: 225100
- Phone: (248) 548-5090
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
76%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,663Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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CAD Training
The computer aided design program at Delta College prepares students for careers as mechanical drafter or other areas of manufacturing such as design, engineering, and management. The program focuses on applying technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Program courses include: specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting circulations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer cad training.
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Delta College
1127 S Washington St, Royal Oak, MI
Michigan's Delta College prides itself as being among the best community colleges in the country. From serving less than 2,000 students when they first started in 1961, Delta's main campus now sits on more than 600 acres in Bay County, with smaller locations in Midland (Midland Center), Saginaw (Ricker Center), and Bay City (Planetarium and Learning Center). As of 2012, annual enrollment has reached around 17,000; at least 70% of whom are assisted financially in various forms. The college's faculty boasts of over 200 full-time members, contributing to the over 1,000 employee count.
Delta's academic programs are distributed among the following divisions: English, Math, Science, Social Science, Health and Wellness, Humanities, Business and Information Technology, as well as Technical Trades and Manufacturing. Continuing Education, Career Training, Professional Development, and other courses under similar tracks are administered via the college's LifeLong Learning service. High school students who are at least 14 years of age and are able to perform well on the COMPASS Assessment Test are allowed to pursue special or dual enrollment status, pending a committee interview for admission.
The average tuition cost at Delta is about $3,000 per year and is among the lowest throughout the state. Almost $40 million of the college's yearly resources go to helping students acquire monetary help. Apart from the usual roster of financial subsidies, payment plans at zero interest rates are another option. There are also work-study arrangements both within and outside the campus.
Sports and athletics also form an important part of Delta's entire history. The Delta College Pioneers participate in competitions in basketball, soccer, golf, softball, and baseball. Scholarships for talented athletes are also awarded. See a tour of the campus by clicking here and get to know Delta College.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the CAD program at Delta College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Architectural Drafters
Description
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, architectural drafters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 320
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.77
- Average Annual Salary: $47360
Electronic Drafters
Description
Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, electronic drafters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.00
- Average Annual Salary: $56170
Mechanical Drafters
Description
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, mechanical drafters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 410
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.47
- Average Annual Salary: $65460
Drafters, All Other
Description
All drafters not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, drafters, all other employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.4% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Delta College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Delta College may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Delta College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball