Drafting/CAD programs in Louisiana
18 Drafting/CAD programs at 11 Louisiana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $45,306 one year after completion, 10% below the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $19,421.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITI Technical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 14 | $45,376 | $19,421 | $221 |
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 10 | $45,236 | – | – |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | 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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana?
By reported one-year earnings, ITI Technical College leads at $45,376 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Louisiana?
The Scorecard lists 18 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Louisiana.