Drafting schools in Tennessee

We found 14 schools offering CAD & drafting training in Tennessee, with campuses in Nashville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Blountville and more. CAD drafters in Tennessee earn a median $63,390 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
14
Median pay in TN
$63,390
Cities with schools
4

14 CAD & drafting schools

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  1. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

  2. Cleveland State Community College

    Cleveland, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +5

  3. Nashville State Community College

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +7

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  5. Northeast State Community College

    Blountville, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  6. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

    Nashville, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  7. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  8. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump

    Crump, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  9. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

    Dickson, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +11

  10. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

    Hohenwald, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +11

  11. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

    Jackson, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  12. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  13. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown

    Morristown, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  14. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

  15. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

    Shelbyville, TN · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

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What CAD drafters earn in Tennessee

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

CAD drafter salary in TennesseeHow to become a CAD drafter

Median pay
$63,390
$30.48 an hour
Typical range
$47,440–$96,210
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
740
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 Tennessee?

We list 14 schools in Tennessee with CAD & drafting programs: 14 public colleges. Campuses are in Nashville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Blountville, and Newbern.

Are there community college CAD & drafting programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,283 to $15,910. 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 Tennessee?

The median pay for CAD drafters in Tennessee is $63,390 a year, and most earn between $47,440 and $96,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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