Avon Park has a general population of 8,542 and an overall student population of 2,902. Approximately 2,902 of Avon Park's students are enrolled in schools that offer drafting programs.
Avon Park's largest drafting school is South Florida Community College. In 2010, South Florida Community College graduated approximately 2 students with credentials in drafting.
A total of 2 students graduated with credentials in drafting from drafting schools in Avon Park in 2010. If you decide to attend one of Avon Park's drafting schools, you can expect to pay an average of $9,489 per year in instate tuition and $16,589 per year in out of state tuition.
You should also anticipate spending about $947 for drafting related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus at one of the Avon Park-based drafting schools, you will have an added expense of $2,480 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $6,384.
Many drafting graduates choose to work as drafters after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Avon Park, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, there were 9,600 drafters in Florida. Of these drafters, 40 were working in the greater Avon Park area. The government projects that the number of drafters in Avon Park will decrease by -8% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for drafters.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a drafter in Avon Park is $46,360 per year, which is higher than the average for drafters state-wide.
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South Florida Community College
Address:
600 W College Dr, Avon Park, Florida 33825-9356
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate