Drafting schools in Virginia

Looking for CAD & drafting schools in Virginia? There are 14, including 13 public colleges and 1 private career school. CAD drafters in Virginia earn a median $69,630 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
13
Median pay in VA
$69,630
Cities with schools
7

14 CAD & drafting schools

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  1. Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • Automotive technician
    • +9

  2. Brightpoint Community College

    Chester, VA · Public

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

  3. Danville Community College

    Danville, VA · Public

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

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  5. ECPI University

    Virginia Beach, VA · Private

    • CAD & drafting
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +11

  6. Germanna Community College

    Locust Grove, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Automotive technician
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7

  7. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

    Richmond, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +10

  8. Mountain Empire Community College

    Big Stone Gap, VA · Public

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

  9. New River Community College

    Dublin, VA · Public

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

  10. Northern Virginia Community College

    Annandale, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +17

  11. Patrick & Henry Community College

    Martinsville, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +8

  12. Southwest Virginia Community College

    Cedar Bluff, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  13. Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  14. Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton, VA · Public

    • CAD & drafting
    • HVAC technician
    • Automotive technician
    • +6

  15. Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke, VA · Public

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

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What CAD drafters earn in Virginia

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

CAD drafter salary in VirginiaHow to become a CAD drafter

Median pay
$69,630
$33.48 an hour
Typical range
$47,840–$94,800
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in VA
630
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 Virginia?

We list 14 schools in Virginia with CAD & drafting programs: 13 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Cedar Bluff, Weyers Cave, Chester, Danville, and Virginia Beach.

Are there community college CAD & drafting programs in Virginia?

Yes. 13 public colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia?

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 $4,102 to $22,965. 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 Virginia?

The median pay for CAD drafters in Virginia is $69,630 a year, and most earn between $47,840 and $94,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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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