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AutoCAD and drafting courses in Michigan

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

20 schools offer these drafting programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 16 of the 29 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 29 programs here are drafting and design certificate or diploma (12 programs), drafting and design (associate degree, 10 programs), architectural drafting (associate degree, 3 programs), AutoCAD course (3 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much do CAD and drafting courses cost in Michigan?

Certificates and short courses (16 programs)
$2,913 to $6,516most of them, usually 8 to 43 weeks long
Two-year degrees (13 programs)
$10,418 to $13,720most of them, usually 60 to 104 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
38%
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,400
Length
28 to 68 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 Michigan may also offer CAD and drafting courses. How these figures are made

Are there free CAD and drafting courses in Michigan?

All 29 CAD and drafting programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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29 programs

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

    CAD - Computer Aided Engineering Option

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,400
    Price if you pay yourself$7,294
    Program website, CAD - Computer Aided Engineering Option at Oakland Community College
    More details about CAD - Computer Aided Engineering Option at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,849
    Length
    90 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    122
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,294
    Program website, CAD - Computer Aided Engineering Option at Oakland Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Product Development

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, WarrenDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$58,200
    Price if you pay yourself$11,912
    Program website, Product Development at Macomb Community College
    More details about Product Development at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,540
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    97

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,912
    Program website, Product Development at Macomb Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mechanical Drafting and CAD I

    Monroe County Community College

    Based in Monroe, MI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Monroe County Community College, based in Monroe, MIDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$924
    Program website, Mechanical Drafting and CAD I at Monroe County Community College
    More details about Mechanical Drafting and CAD I at Monroe County Community College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $170
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $924
    Program website, Mechanical Drafting and CAD I at Monroe County Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mechanical Design AAAS (904)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,918
    Program website, Mechanical Design AAAS (904) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Mechanical Design AAAS (904) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,026
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,746
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,918
    Program website, Mechanical Design AAAS (904) at Grand Rapids Community College
  • Architectural drafting (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Architectural Technology

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, WarrenArchitectural drafting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,100
    Price if you pay yourself$12,608
    Program website, Architectural Technology at Macomb Community College
    More details about Architectural Technology at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,017
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,608
    Program website, Architectural Technology at Macomb Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD and Design

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, FlintDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,000
    Price if you pay yourself$13,816
    Program website, CAD and Design at Mott Community College
    More details about CAD and Design at Mott Community College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,500
    Length
    78 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    64
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,816
    Program website, CAD and Design at Mott Community College
  • Architectural drafting (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Architecture/Construction Technology

    Henry Ford College

    Dearborn

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Henry Ford College, DearbornArchitectural drafting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,500
    Price if you pay yourself$15,953
    Program website, Architecture/Construction Technology at Henry Ford College
    More details about Architecture/Construction Technology at Henry Ford College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,614
    Length
    96 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    63
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,953
    Program website, Architecture/Construction Technology at Henry Ford College
  • Architectural drafting (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed

    Architectural Technology

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsArchitectural drafting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,418
    Program website, Architectural Technology at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Architectural Technology at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    8%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,369
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,418
    Program website, Architectural Technology at Grand Rapids Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CAD Mechanical Design

    Schoolcraft College

    Livonia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Schoolcraft College, LivoniaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,400
    Price if you pay yourself$12,932
    Program website, CAD Mechanical Design at Schoolcraft College
    More details about CAD Mechanical Design at Schoolcraft College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,098
    Length
    48 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,932
    Program website, CAD Mechanical Design at Schoolcraft College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Engineering and Design Technology

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,169
    Program website, Engineering and Design Technology at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Engineering and Design Technology at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,620
    Length
    30 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,169
    Program website, Engineering and Design Technology at Washtenaw Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Engineering Technology - Engineering Graphics/CAD

    St. Clair County Community College

    Port Huron

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Clair County Community College, Port HuronDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,500
    Price if you pay yourself$18,513
    Program website, Engineering Technology - Engineering Graphics/CAD at St. Clair County Community College
    More details about Engineering Technology - Engineering Graphics/CAD at St. Clair County Community College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,632
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,344
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,513
    Program website, Engineering Technology - Engineering Graphics/CAD at St. Clair County Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (220)

    Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,500
    Price if you pay yourself$13,720
    Program website, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (220) at Kellogg Community College
    More details about Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (220) at Kellogg Community College
    Finished
    17%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,375
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,150
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,720
    Program website, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (220) at Kellogg Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD - Level I Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,146
    Program website, CAD - Level I Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement at Oakland Community College
    More details about CAD - Level I Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,069
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,146
    Program website, CAD - Level I Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement at Oakland Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology

    Mid Michigan College

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Mid Michigan College, HarrisonDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$11,505
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology at Mid Michigan College
    More details about Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology at Mid Michigan College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,742
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,459
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,505
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology at Mid Michigan College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD and Design Certificates

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, FlintDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,950
    Program website, CAD and Design Certificates at Mott Community College
    More details about CAD and Design Certificates at Mott Community College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,258
    Length
    38 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,950
    Program website, CAD and Design Certificates at Mott Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Automated Design (1801)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lansing Community College, LansingDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,900
    Price if you pay yourself$12,474
    Program website, Computer Automated Design (1801) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Computer Automated Design (1801) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,982
    Length
    64 weeks, 44 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,474
    Program website, Computer Automated Design (1801) at Lansing Community College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Technical Design in Manufacturing - 1320 - Associate of Applied Science

    Montcalm Community College

    Sidney

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Montcalm Community College, SidneyDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,821
    Program website, Technical Design in Manufacturing - 1320 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
    More details about Technical Design in Manufacturing - 1320 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,536
    Length
    106 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,821
    Program website, Technical Design in Manufacturing - 1320 - Associate of Applied Science at Montcalm Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mechanical Design Certificate (928)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,459
    Program website, Mechanical Design Certificate (928) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Mechanical Design Certificate (928) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,414
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $836
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,459
    Program website, Mechanical Design Certificate (928) at Grand Rapids Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Aided Design

    North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220
    Program website, Computer Aided Design at North Central Michigan College
    More details about Computer Aided Design at North Central Michigan College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,778
    Length
    48 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,220
    Program website, Computer Aided Design at North Central Michigan College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CAD: Mechanical Design Skills Certificate

    Schoolcraft College

    Livonia

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Schoolcraft College, LivoniaDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,198
    Program website, CAD: Mechanical Design Skills Certificate at Schoolcraft College
    More details about CAD: Mechanical Design Skills Certificate at Schoolcraft College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,198
    Program website, CAD: Mechanical Design Skills Certificate at Schoolcraft College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaOnlinePrerequisite courses

    Mechanical Drafting and CAD II

    Monroe County Community College

    Based in Monroe, MI

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Monroe County Community College, based in Monroe, MIDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$925
    Program website, Mechanical Drafting and CAD II at Monroe County Community College
    More details about Mechanical Drafting and CAD II at Monroe County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $925
    Program website, Mechanical Drafting and CAD II at Monroe County Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Computer Aided Design

    Litchfield Regional Training Center

    Litchfield

    Prerequisite courses

    Litchfield Regional Training Center, LitchfieldDrafting and design certificate or diplomaIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,295
    Program website, Computer Aided Design at Litchfield Regional Training Center
    More details about Computer Aided Design at Litchfield Regional Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,295
    Program website, Computer Aided Design at Litchfield Regional Training Center
  • AutoCAD courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program

    ONLC Training Centers Troy

    Troy

    No diploma needed

    ONLC Training Centers Troy, TroyAutoCAD courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
    More details about Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Troy
  • AutoCAD courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program

    ONLC Training Centers Livonia

    Livonia

    No diploma needed

    ONLC Training Centers Livonia, LivoniaAutoCAD courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
    More details about Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Livonia
  • AutoCAD courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program

    ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids

    Grand Rapids

    No diploma needed

    ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids, Grand RapidsAutoCAD courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
    More details about Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,250
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design with AutoCAD Program at ONLC Training Centers Grand Rapids
  • CAD and drafting apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Mechanical (CAD)

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)

    Taylor

    No diploma needed

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), TaylorCAD and drafting apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,372
    More details about Mechanical (CAD) at Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,372
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Automated Design (1800)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lansing Community College, LansingDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,812
    Program website, Computer Automated Design (1800) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Computer Automated Design (1800) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,812
    Program website, Computer Automated Design (1800) at Lansing Community College
  • Drafting and design certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses

    Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology - TC.CAD

    Mid Michigan College

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Mid Michigan College, HarrisonDrafting and design certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,349
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology - TC.CAD at Mid Michigan College
    More details about Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology - TC.CAD at Mid Michigan College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,214
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,349
    Program website, Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology - TC.CAD at Mid Michigan College
  • Drafting and design (associate degree)Several formatsNo diploma needed

    Mechanical Design Technology

    Alpena Community College

    Alpena

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Alpena Community College, AlpenaDrafting and design (associate degree) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,217
    Program website, Mechanical Design Technology at Alpena Community College
    More details about Mechanical Design Technology at Alpena Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,217
    Program website, Mechanical Design Technology at Alpena Community College

How to pay for CAD and drafting courses in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for CAD and drafting courses in Michigan

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 Michigan

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 29
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
24th of 30
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 12
CAD and drafting programs here, against the typical state's 7
29 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 Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other Michigan cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Michigan

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

Where the Michigan drafting program numbers come from

Which Michigan drafting programs are on this list?

These are the drafting programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan 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 Michigan

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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