Drafting schools in Annapolis, MD
5 schools within 30 miles of Annapolis, MD offer CAD & drafting programs, and the closest is Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, 5 miles away. CAD drafters in Maryland earn a median $76,740 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 5
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in MD
- $76,740
5 CAD & drafting schools within 30 mi of Annapolis, MD
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Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · 5.4 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +9
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · 23 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- EMT & paramedic
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · 25 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
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Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · 26 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +7
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · 26 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +15
What CAD drafters earn in Maryland
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $76,740
- $36.89 an hour
- Typical range
- $51,890–$123,090
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MD
- 360
- 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
What are the closest CAD & drafting schools to Annapolis?
The closest are Anne Arundel Community College (Arnold, 5 mi), Chesapeake College (Wye Mills, 23 mi), and Baltimore City Community College (Baltimore, 25 mi). In total, 5 schools within 30 miles teach CAD & drafting.
How much do CAD & drafting programs near Annapolis cost?
For the 5 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $5,106 to $15,987. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do CAD drafters make near Annapolis?
Across Maryland, the median pay is $76,740 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a CAD & drafting school in Annapolis?
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.
Drafting schools in nearby cities
- Bowie (13 mi)
- Baltimore (23 mi)
- Washington, DC (28 mi)
- Gaithersburg (39 mi)
- Bel Air (40 mi)
- Westminster (50 mi)
- Manassas, VA (55 mi)
- Leesburg, VA (57 mi)