Drafting/CAD programs in South Carolina
14 Drafting/CAD programs at 10 South Carolina schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $35,115 one year after completion, 30% below the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $11,375.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 19 | $35,115 | – | – |
| Aiken Technical College | Graniteville, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 25 | not reported | $11,375 | $129 |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | 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 South Carolina?
By reported one-year earnings, Central Carolina Technical College leads at $35,115 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in South Carolina?
The Scorecard lists 14 certificate or associate programs in this field at 10 schools in South Carolina.