There are 2 drafting schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lake Charles has a total population of 71,757 and a student population of 11,268. Of these students, 2,478 are enrolled in schools that offer drafting programs.
Of the 2 drafting schools in Lake Charles, the largest drafting school, by student population, is Sowela Technical Community College. Approximately 40 students graduated in 2010 from Sowela Technical Community College with credentials in drafting.
A reported 60 students graduated with credentials in drafting in Lake Charles in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $5,682 per year in tuition costs.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,410 for drafting related books and supplies each year.
After graduating with your credentials in drafting, if you decide to work as a drafter in Lake Charles, your job prospects are average. In 2010, there were 1,380 drafters in Louisiana. Of these drafters, 30 were working in the greater Lake Charles area. The number of drafters in Lake Charles is expected to increase by 8% 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 Lake Charles is $42,520 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for drafters.
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Sowela Technical Community College
Address:
3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70616
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Delta School of Business and Technology
Address:
517 Broad St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree