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- School Code: 970600
- Phone: (360) 491-4700
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1Average 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 South Seattle Community 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 Washington colleges that offer cad training.
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South Seattle Community College
Also known as Seattle South
5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA
Serving over 5,000 students every year, South Seattle Community College (
The stunning main campus is located on a hilltop that overlooks Elliot Bay and covers 87 acres. A second campus in Georgetown provides training for sustainability, or “green”, techniques. The New Holly Learning Center is another facility, located on Beacon Hill, which provides transitional education to English-speaking and non-English-speaking members of the southwest Seattle community.
Offering a diverse range of education options in the form of applied baccalaureate, associate degree, college transfer, certificate, technical and professional, and pre-college programs,
In addition to purely academic courses, the college also makes continuing education opportunities available to the local community. Teacher education, non-credit online courses, senior adult education and professional development courses are just some of their offerings. They also provide pre-college education such as ABE,
In-state tuition is affordable to most at $3,500 (2012 figures), and veterans are charged reduced rates as part of the benefits program. Federal financial aid is an option for qualifying students. On average, about 60% of students received financial assistance in the form of loans and grants in 2012.
Students Enrolled in the CAD Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Seattle South has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 6 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the CAD program at Seattle South, 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 (
)
According to the BLS, architectural drafters employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Olympia-Tumwater, WA
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.70
- Average Annual Salary: $57610
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
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
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 admissions information below may give an overview of the students Seattle South 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 students and alumni, South Seattle Community College may provide services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Child care