Drafting Schools
In Springfield, Missouri
Drafting faculty can choose to work at one of 3 drafting schools in Springfield. The trends in Springfield's drafting academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes drafting training at the following levels:
- Drafting Certificate
- Associates degree in Drafting
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Missouri Drafting Employment
| Springfield | 210 |
| Missouri | 4,060 |
Of the 4,060 drafting professionals employed in Missouri, 210 work in Springfield. There has been a 40% decline in the number of drafting professionals in Springfield between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for drafting professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.
Springfield Vs. Missouri Drafting employment growth
| 4,570 | 4,370 | 4,800 | 4,650 | 4,060 |
| 350 | 360 | 290 | 220 | 210 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Missouri
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Drafting VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $37,467 | $40,403 | $43,297 | $39,795 | $41,220 |
| $31,300 | $32,220 | $33,840 | $34,490 | $35,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Drafting in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
Salaries for drafting professionals in Springfield have increased. Springfield drafting professionals made $41,220 per year, on average, in 2010. Drafting professionals in Springfield made a yearly average salary of $37,467, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.
Salary percentiles for Drafting professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$27,975 |
25th percentile |
$32,095 |
50th percentile |
$38,795 |
75th percentile |
$49,290 |
90th percentile |
$61,360 |
Drafting professionals in Springfield make a median yearly salary of $38,795. The difference in pay between the drafting professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 119%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $27,975 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $61,360 per year.
Average Salaries for Drafting professionals and related professions in Springfield
Interior Design |
$33,790 |
Design |
$40,484 |
Drafting |
$41,220 |
Civil Engineering |
$50,803 |
Industrial Design |
$51,580 |
Construction Management |
$52,646 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$58,423 |
Architecture |
$59,730 |
Springfield drafting professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Drafting schools in Springfield
There are 3 accredited drafting schools in the city. Many of Springfield's drafting professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Drafting Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in drafting offered by Springfield's drafting schools.
Student Completed Drafting Degrees In Springfield
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
10 |
| Total | 29 |
In 2010 approximately 29 students graduated from drafting courses.