A cad/cadd drafting and/or design technology/technician degree prepares graduates for careers in Electrical and electronics drafters, Mechanical drafters, Architectural and civil drafters and more. 182 colleges and universities offer this program.
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $71,753 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,763–$85,957). Where you study it matters: across 9 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $58,862 to $84,622.
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| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $84,622 | $89,224 | $60,153 | $29,875 | C+ |
| 2 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $84,064 | $88,636 | $63,862 | $28,500 | C+ |
| 4 | Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola, IN | $77,517 | $83,161 | $65,013 | $27,000 | A |
| 3 | Trine University Angola, IN | $77,517 | $83,161 | $65,013 | $27,000 | B |
| 5 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $71,326 | $76,477 | $60,774 | $20,972 | C |
| 6 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $68,755 | $69,924 | $57,854 | $27,000 | B+ |
| 7 | Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA | $66,783 | $60,768 | $48,978 | $40,171 | F |
| 8 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $61,420 | $65,892 | $36,798 | $26,000 | C+ |
| 9 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $58,862 | $66,650 | $53,085 | $22,500 | C |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in cad/cadd drafting and/or design technology/technician.
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most cad/cadd drafting and/or design technology/technician graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician is a degree program offered at 182 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 2,476 students graduate with this degree.
Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as electrical and electronics drafters, mechanical drafters, architectural and civil drafters, drafters, all other.