Drafting schools in Frederick, MD
4 schools within 30 miles of Frederick, MD offer CAD & drafting programs, and one is in Frederick itself. CAD drafters in Maryland earn a median $76,740 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 1 mi
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in MD
- $76,740
4 CAD & drafting schools within 30 mi of Frederick, MD
School results
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · 1.3 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Medical assistant
- Culinary arts
- +7
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · 19 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- CDL & truck driving
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +9
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · 24 mi · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +2
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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 Frederick?
The closest are Frederick Community College (Frederick, 1 mi), Hagerstown Community College (Hagerstown, 19 mi), and Carroll Community College (Westminster, 24 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach CAD & drafting.
How much do CAD & drafting programs near Frederick cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,725 to $9,465. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do CAD drafters make near Frederick?
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 Frederick?
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
- Hagerstown (22 mi)
- Gaithersburg (23 mi)
- Leesburg, VA (24 mi)
- Westminster (24 mi)
- Martinsburg, WV (30 mi)
- Washington, DC (42 mi)
- Baltimore (44 mi)
- Manassas, VA (48 mi)