Machinist and CNC Schools in the United States

Machine tool and CNC programs: lathes, mills, CAD/CAM and precision measurement.

The United States has 431 schools with machinist and CNC programs in this directory: 413 public and 18 private. Together they graduated 5,710 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $975 to $24,059, with a median of $7,987 across the 22 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $45,087 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Northeast Technology Center and Connecticut State Community College.

Machinist and CNC Schools by state

• Alabama3
• Arizona4
• Arkansas11
• California35
• Colorado6
• Florida7
• Georgia18
• Idaho6
• Illinois22
• Indiana3
• Iowa9
• Kansas8
• Louisiana7
• Maine5
• Massachusetts5
• Michigan20
• Minnesota15
• Mississippi13
• Missouri8
• Montana4
• Nebraska3
• Nevada3
• New Hampshire3
• New Jersey4
• New York10
• North Carolina27
• Ohio21
• Oklahoma13
• Oregon5
• Pennsylvania19
• South Carolina13
• South Dakota3
• Tennessee25
• Texas18
• Utah8
• Washington18
• West Virginia3
• Wisconsin14
• Wyoming4

Largest machinist and CNC schools

Other states

States with fewer than 3 listings in this category are shown here instead of on their own page.

Connecticut

Maryland

New Mexico

North Dakota

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

Common questions

How much does machinist and CNC training cost in the United States?

The median published tuition is $7,987 (range $975 to $24,059, 22 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center ($975), Gordon Cooper Technology Center ($2,100) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville ($5,344). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does machinist and CNC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (3 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do machinist and CNC graduates earn?

Across 281 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $45,087 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public machinist and CNC programs in the United States?

Yes. 413 public schools offer it, including Bishop State Community College, Shelton State Community College, H Councill Trenholm State Community College, Pima Community College and Yavapai College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). How this directory is built.