CAD for Manufacturing
CAD for Manufacturing Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
Upscale your skills for a better career!
The CAD for Manufacturing undergraduate certificate prepares students with hands-on training and instruction on several of the most popular software tools used by industry in computer-aided drafting and design and solid modeling. Students equipped with these certificate skills are the most sought-after for employment in drafting/designing. Specific industry-used software students will learn include: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Creo.
Program Structure
- 15 minimum total credits
- 5 courses
CAD for Manufacturing Undergraduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
CAD for Manufacturing Undergraduate Certificate Courses
Courses for the certificate can be found at the link below:
CAD for Manufacturing Undergraduate Certificate Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$325.80 Lower Division Courses (13 ch) $381.90 Upper Division Courses (3 ch) | $977.40 Lower Division Courses $1,145.70 Upper Division Courses | $4,900 part-time1 $3,600 full-time2 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$335.80 Lower Division Courses (13 ch) $391.90 Upper Division Courses (3 ch) | $1,007.40 Lower Division Courses $1,175.70 Upper Division Courses | $5,000 part-time3 $3,700 full-time4 |
1The $325.80 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $381.90 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate consists of 13 lower division courses and 3 upper division courses.
2 The flat-rate semester fee of $3,585.10 for LOWER division courses and $4,201.50 for UPPER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. This flat rate would apply if the student completed the certificate in one semester.
3The $335.80 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $391.90 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge. This certificate consists of 13 lower division courses and 3 upper division courses.
4The flat-rate semester fee of $3,585.10 for LOWER division courses and $4,201.50 for UPPER division courses applies to full-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 per-credit-hour surcharge for actual credits taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). This flat rate would apply if the student completed the certificate in one semester.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs please contact the One Stop for Student Services at 330-672-6000, or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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