Drafting/CAD programs in Wisconsin
20 Drafting/CAD programs at 13 Wisconsin schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $54,248 one year after completion, 8% above the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $11,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 15 | $56,137 | – | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 28 | $55,259 | $11,500 | $131 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | $53,236 | – | – |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 23 | $51,706 | – | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake, WI | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 10 | 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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin?
By reported one-year earnings, Fox Valley Technical College leads at $56,137 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Wisconsin?
The Scorecard lists 20 certificate or associate programs in this field at 13 schools in Wisconsin.