Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawing and electronic simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic civil engineering principles, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, survey interpretation, and blueprint reading.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 44
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $61k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawing and electronic simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic civil engineering principles, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, survey interpretation, and blueprint reading.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and civil drafters | $64k | +4.1% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$59k
Bachelor's
$72k
Top colleges for Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Austin Community College District | Austin, TX | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark College | Vancouver, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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