Raymond has a total population of 1,664 and a student population of 11,752. Of these students, 11,752 are enrolled in schools that offer drafting programs.
Raymond's largest drafting school is Hinds Community College. In 2010, Hinds Community College graduated approximately 10 students with credentials in drafting.
In 2010, 10 students graduated with a drafting degree in Raymond. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $9,428 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Raymond drafting schools was an average of $11,634 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,040 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a drafting program in Raymond. And if you live on campus at one of the Raymond-based drafting schools, you will have an added expense of $3,540 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $6,269.
Many drafting graduates choose to work as drafters after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Raymond, your job prospects are average. There were 750 drafters working in Mississippi and 130 working in the greater Raymond area in 2010. Raymond's drafter workforce is projected to increase by 9% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for drafters.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a drafter in Raymond is $48,230 per year, which is higher than the average for drafters state-wide.
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Hinds Community College
Address:
505 East Main Street, Raymond, Mississippi 39154
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree