As of 2025, 305 U.S. colleges are offering Drafting and Design Technology/Technician and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Drafting and Design Technology/Technician programs is $11,378 for state residents and $28,695 for out-of-state students.
7 schools offer the Drafting and Design Technology/Technician program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $8,814 for state residents and $33,857 for out-of-state students. 357 schools offer Drafting and Design Technology/Technician certificate / vocational programs for Drafting and Design Technology/Technician area. For the vocational programs (certificate programs) the 2025 average tuition is $4,528 and the average program length is 14.33 months.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician by Degree and Programs
10 colleges have Drafting and Design Technology/Technician BS degree programs and 7 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 357 colleges and vocational schools have the Drafting and Design Technology/Technician program and 1 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 357 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 13 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 164 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 176 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 4 |
| Associate's | 210 |
| Bachelor's | 10 |
| Master's | 7 |
| Doctorate | - |
| Post Graduate | 1 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 1 |
| Post-Masters | - |
Programs/Concentrations in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)
U.S. Colleges Offering Drafting and Design Technology/Technician Program
305 matched schools
Coastal Alabama Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Bay Minette, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 7,553 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $8,910.
Graduation Rate31%
Enrollment7,553
Student/Faculty16 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,040 / $8,910
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Gadsden, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 5,071 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $7,368.
Graduation Rate38%
Enrollment5,071
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$4,272 / $7,368
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Dothan, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 4,044 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $8,850.
Graduation Rate35%
Enrollment4,044
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$4,980 / $8,850
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Selma, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,925 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $8,610.
Graduation Rate41%
Enrollment1,925
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$4,740 / $8,610
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,187 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $9,060.
Graduation Rate14%
Enrollment1,187
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,190 / $9,060
J F Ingram State Technical College
J F Ingram State Technical College is a Public, less than 2-years school located in Deatsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 960 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $6,084.
Graduation Rate21%
Enrollment960
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$6,084 / $6,084
Lawson State Community College
Lawson State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 3,453 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $8,910.
Graduation Rate27%
Enrollment3,453
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,040 / $8,910
Northwest Shoals Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Muscle Shoals, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 4,665 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $9,001.
Graduation Rate39%
Enrollment4,665
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,131 / $9,001
Northeast Alabama Community College
Northeast Alabama Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Rainsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 3,208 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $8,910.
Graduation Rate56%
Enrollment3,208
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,040 / $8,910
Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Mobile, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 4,001 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $9,210.
Graduation Rate36%
Enrollment4,001
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$5,340 / $9,210