2025 Best Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #167 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 189 associate degrees in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd to qualified students.

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• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

1

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Harrisburg Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd from Harrisburg Area Community College

2

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat New York City College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd. City Tech is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn.More information about a associate in architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd from New York City College of Technology

Best Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Colleges by State

Explore the best architectural drafting & architectural cad/cadd colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	429	113
Pennsylvania	379	29
Maryland	221	80

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Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD Related Rankings by Major

Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD is one of 7 different types of Drafting & Design Engineering Technology programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Related Major	Annual Graduates
CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology	105
General Drafting & Design Technology	68
Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	15
Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	1
Other Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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