Computer Numerically Controlled Cnc Machinist Technology Cnc Machinist

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts. Includes instruction in CNC terminology, setup, programming, operations, and troubleshooting; blueprint reading; machining; lathe and mill operations; technical mathematics; computer literacy; CAD/CAM systems; shop and safety practices; equipment capabilities; and regulations and laws.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 152 institutions across the United States, with a total of 7975 degrees awarded annually.

Certificates Below Bachelor's

1,921

certificates awarded

Associate Degrees

275

degrees awarded

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

72

certificates awarded

Other Awards

5,707

awards given

Top Schools for Computer Numerically Controlled Cnc Machinist Technology Cnc Machinist

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Stark State College
North Canton, OH
852
2 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
547
3 Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT
535
4 Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
414
5 Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
274
6 Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
222
7 City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
201
8 Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX
189
9 NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC
186
10 South Central College
North Mankato, MN
168
11 Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
Mahwah, NJ
120
12 Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
99
13 Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
93
14 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Houston, TX
92
15 Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
87
16 Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
86
17 Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL
83
18 Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
East Windsor, CT
81
19 Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC
81
20 Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
80
21 Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC
79
22 Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
79
23 Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK
78
24 Snow College
Ephraim, UT
76
25 Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
76
26 Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
76
27 Gaston College
Dallas, NC
73
28 Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
72
29 Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK
72
30 Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC
71
31 Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
68
32 SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY
66
33 Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC
65
34 Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI
60
35 Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
52
36 Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
52
37 Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA
52
38 Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA
48
39 St Cloud Technical and Community College
Saint Cloud, MN
48
40 Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
48
41 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
48
42 Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA
46
43 Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
46
44 William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
44
45 West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA
44
46 Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
43
47 Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
42
48 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
41
49 Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
40
50 Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR
40
51 Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
39
52 Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
39
53 Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
37
54 College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
36
55 Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
36
56 Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
36
57 Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
36
58 York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
36
59 Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
36
60 Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK
36
61 Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
35
62 Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
32
63 Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
32
64 Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI
32
65 Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
30
66 Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN
30
67 North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA
29
68 Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
28
69 Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
28
70 Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH
27
71 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
27
72 Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV
27
73 Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
25
74 Green Country Technology Center
Okmulgee, OK
24
75 Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
24
76 Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH
24
77 Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
23
78 Clark State College
Springfield, OH
23
79 South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA
21
80 Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
21
81 Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT
21
82 Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
21
83 Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
21
84 Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
21
85 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
20
86 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR
20
87 Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA
20
88 University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville, AR
19
89 Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC
19
90 Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
Arlington, TX
18
91 Richland Community College
Decatur, IL
18
92 Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
18
93 Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark, OH
18
94 El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
18
95 Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
17
96 McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
16
97 Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
16
98 Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
16
99 Madison Adult Career Center
Mansfield, OH
16
100 Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
16