Drafting/CAD programs in Colorado
13 Drafting/CAD programs at 8 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $48,176 one year after completion, 4% below the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $14,527.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 53 | $48,176 | $14,527 | $165 |
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Technical College of the Rockies | Delta, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Denver | Denver, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Denver | Denver, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Software certifications (for example from CAD vendors) are common but optional. Portfolio strength often matters more than the credential.
- Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Do students build a portfolio?
- What do graduates earn versus program debt?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying Drafting/CAD program in Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Front Range Community College leads at $48,176 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Colorado.