CNC machining schools in Kentucky

We found 14 schools offering CNC machining training in Kentucky, with campuses in Ashland, Lexington, Cumberland, and Paducah and more. Machinists in Kentucky earn a median $58,660 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
14
Median pay in KY
$58,660

14 CNC machining schools

School results

  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  3. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

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  5. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  6. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  7. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  8. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  9. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  10. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  11. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  12. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  13. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  14. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  15. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What machinists earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Machinist salary in KentuckyHow to become a machinist

Median pay
$58,660
$28.20 an hour
Typical range
$39,070–$78,020
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
6,040
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 Kentucky?

We list 14 schools in Kentucky with CNC machining programs: 14 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Lexington, Cumberland, Paducah, and Elizabethtown.

Are there community college CNC machining programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $6,376. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for machinists in Kentucky is $58,660 a year, and most earn between $39,070 and $78,020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a CNC machining school in Kentucky?

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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