CNC machining schools
Compare 449 schools with CNC machining programs in 47 states. Machinists in the U.S. earn a median $58,750 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 449
- States
- 47
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $58,750
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +1%
24 CNC machining schools nationwide
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Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +10
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +16
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · Public
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +13
CNC machining schools by state
- North Carolina (34)
- California (32)
- Tennessee (26)
- Michigan (22)
- Illinois (21)
- Ohio (18)
- Texas (17)
- Georgia (16)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Minnesota (15)
- Wisconsin (15)
- Florida (14)
- Kentucky (14)
- Oklahoma (14)
- South Carolina (13)
- Washington (13)
- Alabama (12)
- Mississippi (12)
- Arkansas (11)
- Iowa (9)
- Kansas (8)
- Missouri (8)
- Utah (8)
- Colorado (7)
- New York (7)
- Idaho (6)
- Louisiana (6)
- Massachusetts (5)
- Oregon (5)
- Maine (4)
- Arizona (3)
- Indiana (3)
- Montana (3)
- Nebraska (3)
- Nevada (3)
- New Hampshire (3)
- New Jersey (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- West Virginia (3)
- Wyoming (3)
- Puerto Rico (3)
- Connecticut (2)
- New Mexico (2)
- Delaware (1)
- Maryland (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
CNC machining schools in major cities
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Jose, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Detroit, MI
- Portland, OR
- Memphis, TN
- Long Beach, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Cleveland, OH
- Anaheim, CA
- Riverside, CA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Greensboro, NC
- St. Louis, MO
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Tacoma, WA
What machinists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $58,750
- $28.24 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,200–$80,010
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 287,050
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +1%
- 26,100 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cnc machining schools are there?
We list 449 schools with CNC machining programs in 47 states. North Carolina has the most, with 34. Together they reported 7,841 CNC machining graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do machinists make?
The national median pay is $58,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 1% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find cnc machining schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.