Alexandria has a general population of 8,820 and an overall student population of 2,550. Approximately 2,550 of Alexandria's students are enrolled in schools that offer drafting programs.
Of the 1 drafting schools in Alexandria, the largest drafting school, by student population, is Alexandria Technical & Community College. Approximately 14 students graduated in 2010 from Alexandria Technical & Community College with credentials in drafting.
In 2010, 14 students graduated with a drafting degree in Alexandria. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $5,278 per year in tuition costs.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,200 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a drafting program in Alexandria.
After graduating with your credentials in drafting, if you decide to work as a drafter in Alexandria, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, there were 2,460 drafters in Minnesota. Of these drafters, 180 were working in the greater Alexandria area. The number of drafters in Alexandria is expected to decrease by -10% 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 Alexandria is $44,520 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for drafters.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College
Address:
1601 Jefferson Streeet, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate