Northland’s Architectural Technology & Design program prepares you for a wide range of careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. Our graduates are equipped with the technical and creative skills to contribute to real-world projects from day one.

Graduates are finding careers as:

• CAD Technician – Create detailed drawings used in building and manufacturing.
• Designer – Help shape the look and function of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Drafter – Turn ideas into technical plans using software like AutoCAD and Revit.
• Estimator – Calculate costs and materials for construction and design projects.
• Revit Technician – Use advanced software to model projects in 3D.
• BIM Technician – Work with Building Information Modeling to design more efficient structures.

This practical training ensures you graduate with the confidence and capabilities to succeed in a variety of design and construction roles.

Northland’s East Grand Forks campus features updated design labs equipped with high-performance computers, large-format printers, and collaborative workstations. These spaces are designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and innovation—mirroring the environments you’ll work in after graduation.

Northland’s Architectural Technology & Design program includes liberal arts courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, giving you the flexibility to continue your education. Thanks to articulation agreements with regional universities, you can transfer seamlessly into a bachelor’s program in architecture or related areas—without losing credits or momentum.