Drafting schools in Alabama
Looking for CAD & drafting schools in Alabama? There are 13, including 13 public colleges. CAD drafters in Alabama earn a median $53,600 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 13
- Median pay in AL
- $53,600
13 CAD & drafting schools
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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
J F Ingram State Technical College
Deatsville, AL · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public
- CAD & drafting
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
What CAD drafters earn in Alabama
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $53,600
- $25.77 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,630–$89,600
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AL
- 440
- Job growth, 2025–35
- -6%
- 2,900 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CAD & drafting schools are in Alabama?
We list 13 schools in Alabama with CAD & drafting programs: 13 public colleges. Campuses are in Jasper, Mobile, Bay Minette, Dothan, and Selma.
Are there community college CAD & drafting programs in Alabama?
Yes. 13 public colleges in Alabama offer CAD & drafting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CAD & drafting school cost in Alabama?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $14,557. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do CAD drafters make in Alabama?
The median pay for CAD drafters in Alabama is $53,600 a year, and most earn between $39,630 and $89,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CAD & drafting school in Alabama?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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