Drafting/CAD programs in Missouri
13 Drafting/CAD programs at 8 Missouri schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $47,097 one year after completion, 6% below the national median of $50,207. Median borrower debt is $12,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 32 | $51,291 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $42,903 | – | – |
| Crowder College | Neosho, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Crowder College | Neosho, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| State Fair Community College | Sedalia, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 5 | 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 Missouri
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 Missouri?
By reported one-year earnings, State Technical College of Missouri leads at $51,291 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many Drafting/CAD programs are in Missouri?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Missouri.