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2026 Best Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
32 Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Degrees Awarded
$49,619 Avg Early-Career Salary

Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 schools to find the best for civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd students.

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Best Schools for Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD in the United States

Below are the best civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

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No school ranked higher than Southeast Technical Institute this year for civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. Southeast Technical Institute awarded about 19 civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $48,654. Typical student debt for the program is $18,442. Read more about the civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd program at Southeast Technical Institute

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Austin Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd, ranking #2. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. About 13 civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering Cad/cadd graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $50,584 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in civil drafting & civil engineering cad/cadd from Austin Community College District

Other Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Master's Degrees in Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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