Drafting/CAD programs in Idaho
10 Drafting/CAD programs at 6 Idaho schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $55,348 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $50,207.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 19 | $55,455 | – | – |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 11 | $55,241 | – | – |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 7 | 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 Idaho
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 Idaho?
By reported one-year earnings, College of Western Idaho leads at $55,455 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Idaho?
The Scorecard lists 10 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in Idaho.