Welcome to the GCC CADD Technology Homepage
In the CADD Technology department we strive to teach not only the inner workings of
Computer Aided Drafting, but also the skills to help you get a terrific paying
job. Over 85% of our Graduates get a job in the Drafting field. (100% of Graduates in the '97-'98 year
were working within a few weeks of Graduation) Many of our students
have part or full time jobs even before completing graduation!
The CADD Technology Department is always changing and updating, we strive to offer students the best education
in CADD here at Grayson County College. The CADD Technology program is currently using AutoCAD R14,
with classes available using the solid modeling program, Mechanical Desktop, from Autodesk for use with AutoCAD R14. We even have cross-over classes in CAD/CAM and
CNC programming, offered through the Machining Technology Program.
We are also proud to announce the implementation of PRO-E classes in the
fall semester. Classes will be available for Credit or through Continuing Education. If you are interested
contact borend@grayson.edu for upcoming classes.
Pay Scales
- Sherman / Denison Area - $9.00-12.50 per hour ($18,720-26,000 anually) starting with AAS Degree
- McKinney / Plano Area - $11.00-
- Dallas Area -12.50-
Wages according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Median annual earnings of drafters who worked year round, full time were about $31,250 in 1996; the
middle 50 percent earned between $23,400 and $41,500 annually. The top 10 percent earned more than
$50,750, while the bottom 10 percent earned less than $19,000.
According to a survey of workplaces in 160 metropolitan areas, beginning drafters had median annual
earnings of about $20,700 a year in 1995, with the middle half earning between about $18,600 and
$22,400 a year. The most experienced drafters had median earnings of about $40,900 a year in 1996,
with the middle half earning between about $36,100 and $45,800 a year.