Drafting/CAD programs in Connecticut
3 Drafting/CAD programs at 3 Connecticut schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $47,333 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $16,535.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport, CT | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 18 | $47,333 | $16,535 | $188 |
| Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden | Hamden, CT | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 43 | 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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Before you choose a Drafting/CAD school in Connecticut
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 Connecticut?
By reported one-year earnings, Porter & Chester Institute leads at $47,333 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Connecticut?
The Scorecard lists 3 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in Connecticut.