CNC machining schools in Minnesota

Looking for CNC machining schools in Minnesota? There are 15, including 14 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Machinists in Minnesota earn a median $61,140 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
14
Median pay in MN
$61,140
Cities with schools
5

15 CNC machining schools

School results

  1. Alexandria Technical & Community College

    Alexandria, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +11
  2. Anoka Technical College

    Anoka, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +13
  3. Central Lakes College - Brainerd

    Brainerd, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +13
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  5. Dunwoody College of Technology

    Minneapolis, MN · Private

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7
  6. Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +20
  7. Lake Superior College

    Duluth, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +20
  8. Minneapolis Community & Technical College

    Minneapolis, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8
  9. Minnesota State College Southeast

    Winona, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +16
  10. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    Granite Falls, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +23
  11. Pine Technical & Community College

    Pine City, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +7
  12. Ridgewater College

    Willmar, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +19
  13. Riverland Community College

    Austin, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +15
  14. Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College

    Saint Paul, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +22
  15. South Central College

    North Mankato, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +12
  16. St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    Saint Cloud, MN · Public

    • CNC machining
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

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What machinists earn in Minnesota

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

Median pay
$61,140
$29.39 an hour
Typical range
$46,550–$80,380
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MN
12,500
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 Minnesota?

We list 15 schools in Minnesota with CNC machining programs: 14 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Minneapolis, Alexandria, Anoka, Brainerd, and Saint Paul.

Are there community college CNC machining programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,427 to $26,939. 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 Minnesota?

The median pay for machinists in Minnesota is $61,140 a year, and most earn between $46,550 and $80,380, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a CNC machining school in Minnesota?

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.