CNC machining schools in Alabama
Looking for CNC machining schools in Alabama? There are 12, including 12 public colleges. Machinists in Alabama earn a median $55,560 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in AL
- $55,560
12 CNC machining schools
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +22
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +16
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
What machinists earn in Alabama
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $55,560
- $26.71 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,770–$79,380
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AL
- 5,170
- 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 in Alabama?
We list 12 schools in Alabama with CNC machining programs: 12 public colleges. Campuses are in Jasper, Mobile, Alexander City, Hanceville, and Wadley.
Are there community college CNC machining programs in Alabama?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Alabama offer CNC machining. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CNC machining school cost in Alabama?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,756 to $15,996. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do machinists make in Alabama?
The median pay for machinists in Alabama is $55,560 a year, and most earn between $37,770 and $79,380, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CNC machining school in Alabama?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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CNC machining schools in other states
- 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)