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AutoCAD and drafting courses in Arizona

13 CAD and drafting programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these drafting programs, and Arizona has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 6 of these 13 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Drafters use computer-aided design (CAD) software to turn the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most complete an associate degree in drafting at a community college or technical school, about two years full time, while some earn a certificate or diploma that usually takes less time; certification isn't required.1

In Arizona, 7 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 13 programs here are drafting and design certificate or diploma (7 programs), SolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course (3 programs), drafting and design (associate degree, 1 program), AutoCAD course (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 13 programs

How much do CAD and drafting courses cost in Arizona?

$2,222 to $3,416 is what most CAD and drafting programs in Arizona cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $430 to $8,984

In the typical program

Finished the program
41%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
32 to 38 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arizona may also offer CAD and drafting courses. How these figures are made

Are there free CAD and drafting courses in Arizona?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 CAD and drafting programs in Arizona approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    CAD: Computer Aided Design Technology-AAS

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Pima Community College, TucsonDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,984
    Program website, CAD: Computer Aided Design Technology-AAS at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD: Computer Aided Design Technology-AAS at Pima Community College
    Finished
    9%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,898
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $640
    Students counted
    154
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,984
    Program website, CAD: Computer Aided Design Technology-AAS at Pima Community College

  • AutoCAD courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

    Based in Tucson, AZ

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, based in Tucson, AZAutoCAD course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,899
    School website, AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    More details about AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    84
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,899
    School website, AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate at University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    CAD Technician Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pima Community College, TucsonDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,455
    Program website, CAD Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,450
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $320
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,455
    Program website, CAD Technician Certificate at Pima Community College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CADD Technology - Level I

    Eastern Arizona College

    Thatcher

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Arizona College, ThatcherDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,560
    Program website, CADD Technology - Level I at Eastern Arizona College
    More details about CADD Technology - Level I at Eastern Arizona College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,560
    Program website, CADD Technology - Level I at Eastern Arizona College

  • Architectural drafting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD Architectural Technician Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Community College, TucsonArchitectural drafting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,972
    Program website, CAD Architectural Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD Architectural Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,496
    Length
    48 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $320
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,972
    Program website, CAD Architectural Technician Certificate at Pima Community College

  • SolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    SolidWorks Certification

    Arizona Western College

    Yuma

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Arizona Western College, YumaSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$430
    Program website, SolidWorks Certification at Arizona Western College
    More details about SolidWorks Certification at Arizona Western College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $68
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $430
    Program website, SolidWorks Certification at Arizona Western College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    General Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate

    Cochise College

    Sierra Vista

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,204
    School website, General Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College
    More details about General Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $674
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,204
    School website, General Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Technology - Drafting (CP)

    Northland Pioneer College

    Holbrook

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northland Pioneer College, HolbrookDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,222
    Program website, Construction Technology - Drafting (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
    More details about Construction Technology - Drafting (CP) at Northland Pioneer College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $320
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,222
    Program website, Construction Technology - Drafting (CP) at Northland Pioneer College

  • SolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD SolidWorks Designer Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Community College, TucsonSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,661
    Program website, CAD SolidWorks Designer Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD SolidWorks Designer Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,661
    Program website, CAD SolidWorks Designer Certificate at Pima Community College

  • SolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD Revit Technician Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Community College, TucsonSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,813
    Program website, CAD Revit Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD Revit Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,813
    Program website, CAD Revit Technician Certificate at Pima Community College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CAD: Civil Engineering Technician Certificate

    Pima Community College

    Tucson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Pima Community College, TucsonDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,813
    Program website, CAD: Civil Engineering Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    More details about CAD: Civil Engineering Technician Certificate at Pima Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,813
    Program website, CAD: Civil Engineering Technician Certificate at Pima Community College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CADD Technology - Level II

    Eastern Arizona College

    Thatcher

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Eastern Arizona College, ThatcherDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,035
    Program website, CADD Technology - Level II at Eastern Arizona College
    More details about CADD Technology - Level II at Eastern Arizona College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,035
    Program website, CADD Technology - Level II at Eastern Arizona College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate

    Cochise College

    Sierra Vista

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,416
    School website, Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College
    More details about Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,121
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,416
    School website, Computer-Aided Drafting - certificate at Cochise College

How to pay for CAD and drafting courses in Arizona

WIOA funding can pay for CAD and drafting courses in Arizona

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for CAD and drafting courses

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for CAD and drafting courses

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: AutoCAD and drafting courses in Arizona

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
3rd of 30
CAD and drafting programs here, against the typical state's 7
13 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the CAD and drafting courses by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

AutoCAD and drafting courses in Tucson, Safford, Sierra Vista and other Arizona cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 program is online.

Other training in Arizona

How CAD and drafting courses compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Arizona

Where the Arizona drafting program numbers come from

Which Arizona drafting programs are on this list?

These are the drafting programs Arizona approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arizona offers.

How the prices and results of Arizona drafting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CAD and drafting courses in Arizona

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Drafters
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List