CADD & Drafting
Everything we make, from microchips to skyscrapers, begins with a plan. Drafters prepare these technical drawings using Computer Aided Design and Drafting systems. In EA’s two-year degree program and one- and two-year certificate programs, we offer advanced technology and one-on-one assistance, preparing students to design and draw construction projects and manufactured items for a wide range of industries and government agencies. Come tour our state-of-the-art facilities and meet our instructors to learn more about the exciting career opportunities available in drafting.
CADD & Drafting Career Paths
- CADD Draftsman
- Architectural Draftsman
- Civil Draftsman
- Mechanical Draftsman
Select Average Salary Statistics*
*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,000
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$58,000
Drafter
$67,000
Mechanical Draftsman
Program Details
Average Program Length
Location(s)
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Preparation to enter the workforce as a CADD technician; transfer possible.
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology Level I Certificate
Preparation for entry-level employment as a CADD technician.
2 part-time semesters
Thatcher
Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology Level II Certificate
Preparation for entry-level employment as a CADD technician.
2 full-time semesters
Thatcher
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