Drafting schools in Pennsylvania
Looking for CAD & drafting schools in Pennsylvania? There are 18, including 10 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 6 private career schools. CAD drafters in Pennsylvania earn a median $63,480 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 18
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in PA
- $63,480
- Cities with schools
- 8
18 CAD & drafting schools
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Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +12
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Washington, PA · Private
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA · Public
- CAD & drafting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Drafting schools by city
- Philadelphia (3 within 30 mi)
- Pittsburgh (5 within 30 mi)
- Allentown (3 within 30 mi)
- York (3 within 30 mi)
- Easton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (3 within 30 mi)
- Greensburg (4 within 30 mi)
- Washington (4 within 30 mi)
What CAD drafters earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
CAD drafter salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a CAD drafter
- Median pay
- $63,480
- $30.52 an hour
- Typical range
- $47,700–$95,130
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 2,330
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 18 schools in Pennsylvania with CAD & drafting programs: 10 public colleges, 2 private nonprofit schools, and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Bethlehem, Johnstown, Scranton, and Nanticoke.
Are there community college CAD & drafting programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,167 to $25,110. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for CAD drafters in Pennsylvania is $63,480 a year, and most earn between $47,700 and $95,130, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CAD & drafting school in Pennsylvania?
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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