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  • Find your perfect fit. The core program focuses on supporting professional architects and structural engineers.
  • Get real-world experience that focuses on building design from concept to construction. Create digital building models, train with industry-standard software and gain design and inspection skills.
  • Learn from expert faculty who bring years of experience in the field to the classroom with a wide range of degrees and industry licensure.
  • Begin a rewarding career working hands-on to develop or oversee the construction of buildings as you prepare to become a project designer, drafter or architectural technician.
Program Credits
65
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, SC Johnson iMET Center
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $11,219
Books and Supplies: $5,112
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$55,037
Career Opportunities:
Project Designer, Architectural Drafter, CAD Technician, Structural Detailer

Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Construction Management Technician

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Architectural – Structural Engineering Technician

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.