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2026 Best Value Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Schools in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Schools
Austin Community College District tops our 2026 list of the best value civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd schools in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering Cad/cadd graduates carry a median of $12,250 in student loans. Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering Cad/cadd graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $47,964 early in their careers. Set against $12,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD](/majors/engineering-technologies/drafting-design-engineering-technology/civil-drafting-and-civil-engineering-cad-cadd/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd education at a price that pays off.
