With an overall population of 17,665 and a student population of 17,955, approximately 17,774 of Palos Hills students attend one of Palos Hills's schools that offer drafting programs.
The largest drafting school in Palos Hills, by student population, is Moraine Valley Community College. Approximately 5 students graduated in 2010 from Moraine Valley Community College with credentials in drafting.
In 2010, 8 students graduated with a drafting certificate from one of Palos Hills's drafting schools. In 2009 tuition at drafting schools in Palos Hills was $2,766 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $2,080 for drafting related books and supplies each year.
If you plan on staying in Palos Hills after graduating from drafting school, you should know that job prospects for drafters in Palos Hills, which is the most popular drafting profession, are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 drafters in Illinois were working in the greater Palos Hills area. The government projects that the number of drafters in Palos Hills will increase by 7% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for drafters.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a drafter in Palos Hills is $44,920 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for drafters.
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Moraine Valley Community College
Address:
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465-0937
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree