Drafting schools in Michigan

We found 21 schools offering CAD & drafting training in Michigan, with campuses in Detroit, Alpena, University Center, and Centreville and more. CAD drafters in Michigan earn a median $72,280 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
21
Public colleges
21
Median pay in MI
$72,280
Cities with schools
6

21 CAD & drafting schools

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  1. Alpena Community College

    Alpena, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +6
  2. Delta College - Michigan

    University Center, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19
  3. Glen Oaks Community College

    Centreville, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7
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  5. Gogebic Community College

    Ironwood, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +6
  6. Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16
  7. Henry Ford College

    Dearborn, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18
  8. Kalamazoo Valley Community College

    Kalamazoo, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14
  9. Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11
  10. Lansing Community College

    Lansing, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23
  11. Macomb Community College

    Warren, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23
  12. Mid Michigan College

    Harrison, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +6
  13. Monroe County Community College

    Monroe, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +8
  14. Montcalm Community College

    Sidney, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7
  15. Mott Community College

    Flint, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16
  16. Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +8
  17. North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +4
  18. Northern Michigan University

    Marquette, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11
  19. Oakland Community College

    Auburn Hills, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +19
  20. Schoolcraft Community College District

    Livonia, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +14
  21. St Clair County Community College

    Port Huron, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7
  22. Wayne County Community College

    Detroit, MI · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +18

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What CAD drafters earn in Michigan

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Median pay
$72,280
$34.75 an hour
Typical range
$47,100–$112,170
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MI
2,030
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 Michigan?

We list 21 schools in Michigan with CAD & drafting programs: 21 public colleges. Campuses are in Detroit, Alpena, University Center, Centreville, and Ironwood.

Are there community college CAD & drafting programs in Michigan?

Yes. 21 public colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan?

Among the 21 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $660 to $14,085. 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 Michigan?

The median pay for CAD drafters in Michigan is $72,280 a year, and most earn between $47,100 and $112,170, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a CAD & drafting school in Michigan?

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.