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Directory of Drafting and Architecture Schools
More education equals better jobs and higher pay
Education in architecture and drafting can come in the form of a trade or technical school, community college or university. Some programs, like architecture, require years of school and several more years of internships before graduates can become registered professionals. Other programs such as drafting can be completed in two years, with graduates entering the workforce almost immediately. Some people may take drafting courses before continuing on to become an architect or engineer.
Is accreditation important?*
Where architecture is concerned, the best bet is to enroll in a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) in the US, or the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) in Canada. Each U.S. State is responsible for licensing professional architects, and in general the minimum requirement for graduates to write the examination is an accredited degree. New programs won't be accredited right away but may have applied for the designation. In that case you may choose to take the chance it will be accredited by the time you graduate. If you live in a state that doesn't require accredited degrees, such as California or Arizona. You may be able to substitute a four-year professional degree or a certain amount of work experience.
Look into the licensing standards in the state you'll be working in before applying to a program. The National Council of Architectural Registration Board's (NCARB) website provides a checklist of requirements by state.
Is online learning a possibility?
For some drafting and architecture programs it's possible to acquire schooling online or through correspondence, to gain partial or associate degrees. Before you jump at the chance, make sure the credits earned will count towards your final degree. Schools are generally selective about where they'll accept credits from and you don't want to end up wasting time and money on an education you won't be credited with. If you know where you want to continue your education, contact the institution to find out what their standards are.
*Learn more about accreditation
Alaska
Charter College - Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska's Charter College offers Business, Management, Computer, Drafting & Architecture, Accounting & Finance, Office Professional and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
California
NewSchool of Architecture and Design - San Diego
Located in San Diego, California, the curriculum at NewSchool of Architecture and Design includes Associate of Arts/ Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts/ Architecture, Master of Architecture and Master of Science/ Architecture.
Colorado
IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs
With several campuses in Colorado, IntelliTec offers Drafting & Architecture, Computer and Heating & Refrigeration curricula.
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Florida
ATI Career Training Center - Miami
Miami, Florida's ATI Career Center offers Automotive, Computer, Drafting and numerous other curricula.
Florida Technical College - DeLand
The DeLand, Florida campus of Florida Technical College offers Business, Computer, Management, Drafting & Architecture, Criminal Justice, Medical & Healthcare, Legal & Paralegal, Graphic Design and Office Professional curricula.
Other campuses with Drafting and Architecture curricula are:
Florida Technical College - Jacksonville
Florida Technical College - Orlando
Key College
Located in Dania, Key College offers Drafting & Architecture, Court Reporting, Computer, Medical & Healthcare and Legal & Paralegal curricula.
Southwest Florida College - Ft. Myers
Located in Ft. Myers and Tampa, Southwest Florida College offers Accounting & Finance, Computer, Drafting & Architecture, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design and many other curricula related to trades and training.
Southwest Florida College - Tampa
Illinois
Vatterott College - Quincy
At its campus in Quincy, Illinois, Vatterott College offers Drafting & Architecture, Computer, Cosmetology & Barbering, Electrician & Energy Trades, Heating & Refrigeration and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Kansas
Northeast Kansas Technical College
Located in Atchison, Northeast Kansas Technical College offers Accounting & Finance, Automotive & Diesel, Office Professional, Construction, Drafting & Architecture, Electrician & Energy Trades, Nursing, Welding & Machine Trades, Legal & Paralegal and Computer curricula.
Kentucky
Spencerian College - Lexington
Located in Lexington, Kentucky offering Arts & Design, Drafting & Architecture, Computer, Medical & Healthcare and many other curricula.
Missouri
Vatterott College - Joplin
Located in Joplin, Missouri, Vatterott College offers Computer, Accounting & Finance, Drafting & Architecture, Cosmetology & Barbering and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Other Missouri campuses of Vatterott College:
Vatterott College - Kansas City
Vatterott College - Springfield
Vatterott College - Sunset Hills
Maryland
TESST College of Technology - Beltsville
Located in Beltsville, Maryland, TESST College of Technology offers Computer, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, Drafting & Architecture and many other curricula.
New Jersey
CDM Institute - Marlton
Situated in Marlton, CDM offers Accounting & Finance, Drafting & Architecture, Computer and many other curricula.
CDM Institute - Vineland
CDM Institute - Wayne
Pennco Tech - Blackwood
Located in Blackwood, Pennco Tech offers Heating & Refrigeration, Automotive & Diesel, Drafting & Architecture and other curricula.< -->
New York
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Located in Amityville, NY, Island Drafting and Technical Institute offers numerous curricula including Drafting & Architecture.
Ohio
Technology Education College
Located in Columbus, Ohio offering Office Professional, Computer, Engineering Drafting, Criminal Justice and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Pennsylvania
Berks Technical Institute
Located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Berks Technical Institute offers Arts & Design, Business, Drafting & Architecture and numerous other curricula.
CDM Institute - Allentown
Located in Allentown, CDM offers Computer Drafting & Architecture and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Penn Commercial Business & Technical School
Located in Washington, Penn Commercial Business & Technical School offers Accounting & Finance, Business, Cosmetology, Heating & Refrigeration, Electrician & Energy Trades, Legal & Paralegal, Office Professional, Drafting & Architecture and many other trade related curricula.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Located in Media, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers Medical & Healthcare, Business, Engineering, Management, Computer, Drafting & Architecture and Graphic Design curricula.
York Technical Institute
Located in York, this school offers curricula in Office Professional, Business, Golf Course Management, Advertising & Marketing, Drafting & Architecture, Electronics & Computer Repair, Engineering, Small Engine and many other subjects.
Rhode Island
New England Institute of Technology - Warwick
Located in Warwick, New England Institute of Technology offers Drafting & Architecture, Engineering, Automotive & Diesel, Management, Construction, Electrician & Energy Trades, Business, Medical & Healthcare, Arts & Design, Electronics & Computer Repair, Heating & Refrigeration, Fashion & Interior Design, Welding & Machine Trades, Computer and Massage Therapy curricula.
Tennessee
Vatterott College - Memphis
Located in Memphis, Tennessee offering Computer, Cosmetology & Barbering, Electrician & Energy Trades, Heating & Refrigeration and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
All US
ITT Technical Institute
Located throughout the United States, offering Computer, Drafting & Design, IT, Criminal Justice, Business curricula.
