AutoCAD and drafting courses in New Mexico
9 CAD and drafting programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
3 schools offer these drafting programs, and New Mexico has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 7 of these 9 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 New Mexico, all 9 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 9 programs here are drafting and design certificate or diploma (4 programs), drafting and design (associate degree, 3 programs), architectural drafting certificate (1 program) and architectural drafting (associate degree, 1 program).
See the 9 programsHow much do CAD and drafting courses cost in New Mexico?
$1,620 to $5,400 is what most CAD and drafting programs in New Mexico cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 9 programs with a price. All of them: $1,620 to $5,490
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- Left out
- 7 in 10 of New Mexico's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
- Working 6 months later
- 42%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $31,200
- Length
- 32 to 64 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 New Mexico may also offer CAD and drafting courses. How these figures are made
All 9 CAD and drafting programs in New Mexico approved for WIOA funding
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Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Certificate of Completion
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$1,620Program website, Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,880
- Length
- 32 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,620
Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,500Price if you pay yourself$5,400Program website, Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Associate of Applied Science Degree at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Mechanical Drafting/Solid Modeling - Associate of Applied Science Degree at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,880
- Length
- 64 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,400
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,400
Architectural Technology - Certificate of Completion
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Based in Las Cruces, NM
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$1,620Program website, Architectural Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Architectural Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,807
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,620
Drafting and Graphics Technology - Certificate of Completion
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$1,620Program website, Drafting and Graphics Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Drafting and Graphics Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,807
- Length
- 32 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,620
Architectural Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$5,490Program website, Architectural Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Architectural Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Left out
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,807
- Length
- 75 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,900
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,490
Civil/Survey Technology - Certificate of Completion
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,620Program website, Civil/Survey Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Civil/Survey Technology - Certificate of Completion at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,620
Drafting and Graphics Technology
NM State University - Grants - C32
Grants
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,345Program website, Drafting and Graphics Technology at NM State University - Grants - C32More details about Drafting and Graphics Technology at NM State University - Grants - C32
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,615
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,345
Drafting, General, Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Drafting
University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
Los Lunas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,925Program website, Drafting, General, Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Drafting at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27More details about Drafting, General, Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Drafting at University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus -Central-C27
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 104 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,040
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,925
Civil/Survey Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
Las Cruces
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,400Program website, Civil/Survey Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16More details about Civil/Survey Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Dona Ana Community College of NMSU - C16
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,400
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for CAD and drafting courses in New Mexico
WIOA funding can pay for CAD and drafting courses in New Mexico
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 New Mexico
- programs with a price cost under $2,000
- 4 of 9
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 8th of 30
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 0 of 12
- CAD and drafting programs here, against the typical state's 7
- 9 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 Las Cruces, Albuquerque and other New Mexico cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
Other training in New Mexico
How CAD and drafting courses compare with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in New Mexico
- CDL training33 programs
- CNA classes12 programs
- Medical assistant training15 programs
- Phlebotomy training8 programs
- Welding classes24 programs
- HVAC training5 programs
- Medical billing and coding training13 programs
- LPN programs5 programs
- EMT classes28 programs
- Electrician training3 programs
- Dental assistant programs18 programs
- Auto mechanic classes21 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school1 program
- Heavy equipment operator training12 programs
- Diesel mechanic training2 programs
- Cybersecurity training15 programs
- IT training50 programs
- Cosmetology school1 program
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school5 programs
- Paralegal programs6 programs
- Fire academy7 programs
- Police academy3 programs
- Surgical tech programs3 programs
- Radiology tech programs4 programs
- Culinary school4 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training3 programs
- Human resources training3 programs
- Medication aide training1 program
- Industrial maintenance technician training9 programs
- Early childhood education programs20 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Hospitality management programs6 programs
- Addiction counselor training3 programs
- Community health worker training3 programs
- Coding and software development courses8 programs
- Lineman school2 programs
- Sterile processing technician training1 program
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses3 programs
- Administrative assistant training7 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs6 programs
- Web and graphic design courses11 programs
- Health information technology programs1 program
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
- OTA programs1 program
- Crane operator training1 program
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Human services programs3 programs
- Manufacturing technician training3 programs
- Electronics technician training2 programs
- Business administration programs23 programs
- Criminal justice programs14 programs
- Teacher assistant certification12 programs
- Auto body repair classes1 program
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- OSHA safety training1 program
- Construction training programs5 programs
- Dental hygiene programs3 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes14 programs
- RN programs16 programs
- Project management certification12 programs
Where the New Mexico drafting program numbers come from
Which New Mexico drafting programs are on this list?
These are the drafting programs New Mexico 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 New Mexico offers.
How the prices and results of New Mexico 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.
How reliable are the New Mexico figures?
We leave out the share who finished for New Mexico: 7 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.
Sources for the facts about CAD and drafting courses in New Mexico
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Drafters
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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