Drafting/CAD programs in Iowa
18 Drafting/CAD programs at 10 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $50,207 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $11,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $50,207 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 31 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | 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 Iowa
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 Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Des Moines Area Community College leads at $50,207 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 18 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in Iowa.