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AutoCAD and drafting courses in Georgia

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

10 schools offer these drafting programs, and Georgia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

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 Georgia, all 16 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are drafting and design (associate degree, 6 programs), drafting and design certificate or diploma (6 programs), SolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course (2 programs), AutoCAD course (1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 16 programs

How much do CAD and drafting courses cost in Georgia?

Certificates and short courses (10 programs)
$3,094 to $7,190most of them, usually 22 to 56 weeks long
Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$7,239 to $8,101most of them, usually 64 to 90 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
35%
Working 6 months later
74%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,200
Length
24 to 70 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 Georgia may also offer CAD and drafting courses. How these figures are made

Are there free CAD and drafting courses in Georgia?

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

All 16 CAD and drafting programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • AutoCAD courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AutoCAD Trio

    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kennesaw State University, KennesawAutoCAD course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,197

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about AutoCAD Trio at Kennesaw State University
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    5%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,521
    Length
    22 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    131
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,197
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6

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

    Revit Architecture Essentials Certificate

    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kennesaw State University, KennesawSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,299
    More details about Revit Architecture Essentials Certificate at Kennesaw State University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $119
    Students counted
    129
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,299

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology AAS--Dt13

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,100
    Price if you pay yourself$7,168

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Drafting Technology AAS--Dt13 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,276
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,950
    Students counted
    85
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,168
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13

    Athens Technical College

    Athens

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Athens Technical College, AthensDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,655
    More details about Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13 at Athens Technical College
    Finished
    13%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,846
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,025
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,655

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Engineering Graphics - AAS

    George C Wallace Community College

    Dothan, AL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    George C Wallace Community College, Dothan, ALDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Georgia; Georgia approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$53,100
    Price if you pay yourself$11,211
    Program website, Engineering Graphics - AAS at George C Wallace Community College
    More details about Engineering Graphics - AAS at George C Wallace Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,282
    Length
    90 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,625
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,211
    Program website, Engineering Graphics - AAS at George C Wallace Community College

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Degree--DT13

    Lanier Technical College

    Gainesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,452

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Degree--DT13 at Lanier Technical College
    More details about DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Degree--DT13 at Lanier Technical College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,312
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,300
    Students counted
    50
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,452
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Degree--DT13 at Lanier Technical College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT12

    Lanier Technical College

    Gainesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,689
    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT12 at Lanier Technical College
    More details about DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT12 at Lanier Technical College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,852
    Length
    45 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,100
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,689
    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT12 at Lanier Technical College

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology (DT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, RomeDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,400
    Price if you pay yourself$8,250
    Program website, Drafting Technology (DT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Drafting Technology (DT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,099
    Length
    70 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    43
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,250
    Program website, Drafting Technology (DT13) Associate of Applied Science Degree at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,165
    School website, Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,073
    Length
    124 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $175
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,165
    School website, Drafting Technology Associate Degree--Dt13 at Savannah Technical College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology Diploma--Dt12

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Lawrenceville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gwinnett Technical College, LawrencevilleDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,736
    More details about Drafting Technology Diploma--Dt12 at Gwinnett Technical College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,185
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,736

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    Rome

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Northwestern Technical College, RomeDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,800
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    Program website, Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    More details about Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,211
    Length
    70 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,600
    Program website, Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT13

    Chattahoochee Technical College

    Marietta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattahoochee Technical College, MariettaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,406
    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT13 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    More details about DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT13 at Chattahoochee Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,406
    School website, DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Diploma--DT13 at Chattahoochee Technical College

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

    Catia Technician--Ch71

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,502
    School website, Catia Technician--Ch71 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Catia Technician--Ch71 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,502
    School website, Catia Technician--Ch71 at Savannah Technical College

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cad Operator--Cp41

    Lanier Technical College

    Gainesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lanier Technical College, GainesvilleDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,726
    Program website, Cad Operator--Cp41 at Lanier Technical College
    More details about Cad Operator--Cp41 at Lanier Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,726
    Program website, Cad Operator--Cp41 at Lanier Technical College

  • Architectural drafting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Architectural and Engineering Drafting Technology-Diploma (CDD2)

    Augusta Technical College

    Augusta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Augusta Technical College, AugustaArchitectural drafting certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,387
    More details about Architectural and Engineering Drafting Technology-Diploma (CDD2) at Augusta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,255
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,387

  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Drafting Technology --Dt12--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,310
    School website, Drafting Technology --Dt12-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Drafting Technology --Dt12-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,310
    School website, Drafting Technology --Dt12-- at Atlanta Technical College

How to pay for CAD and drafting courses in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for CAD and drafting courses in Georgia

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 Georgia

programs with a price cost under $5,000
4 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
21st of 30
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
5 of 12
CAD and drafting programs here, against the typical state's 7
16 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 Atlanta, Gainesville, Rome and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Georgia

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

Where the Georgia drafting program numbers come from

Which Georgia drafting programs are on this list?

These are the drafting programs Georgia 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 Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia 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 Georgia

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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