Drafting/CAD programs in Tennessee
17 Drafting/CAD programs at 16 Tennessee schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $35,950 one year after completion, 28% below the national median of $50,207.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown | Morristown, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 20 | $35,950 | – | – |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | Dickson, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | Memphis, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest | Newbern, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump | Crump, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | Shelbyville, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson | Jackson, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville | Nashville, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | – | 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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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 Tennessee?
By reported one-year earnings, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown leads at $35,950 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Tennessee?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Tennessee.