If you have an eye for detail and enjoy using design software, our Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) program is for you. CAD utilizes software that helps with the creation, adjustment, analysis, and optimization of a design, usually in the form of electronic files to be 3-D printed or produced through machining and other manufacturing operations.
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities for Computer-Aided Drafting graduates, including:
- Advanced manufacturing plants
- Architectural firms
- Aviation/engineering facilities
- Construction projects
- Drafting and design businesses
Computer-Aided Drafting Programs
| Title | Credential | Credit Hours | Link to program details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-Aided Drafting Technology AAS | Degree | 69 | |
| Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Diploma | Diploma | 40 | |
| Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Career & College Promise This program is also eligible for high school students in the Career & College Promise Program. | Certificate | 16 | |
| Computer-Aided Drafting - Solidworks Specialist Certificate Career & College Promise This program is also eligible for high school students in the Career & College Promise Program. | Certificate | 18 | |