CNC machining schools in North Carolina
Looking for CNC machining schools in North Carolina? There are 34, including 32 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Machinists in North Carolina earn a median $55,230 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 34
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in NC
- $55,230
- Cities with schools
- 23
24 CNC machining schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
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Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
CNC machining schools by city
- Charlotte (5 within 30 mi)
- Greensboro (6 within 30 mi)
- Winston-Salem (3 within 30 mi)
- Concord (5 within 30 mi)
- Asheville (3 within 30 mi)
- Gastonia (5 within 30 mi)
- Burlington (3 within 30 mi)
- Mooresville (7 within 30 mi)
- Wilson (3 within 30 mi)
- Fuquay-Varina (3 within 30 mi)
- Hickory (5 within 30 mi)
- Monroe (4 within 30 mi)
- Salisbury (5 within 30 mi)
- Goldsboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Asheboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Thomasville (5 within 30 mi)
- Shelby (3 within 30 mi)
- Kinston (3 within 30 mi)
- Graham (3 within 30 mi)
- Morganton (4 within 30 mi)
- Albemarle (3 within 30 mi)
- Marion (3 within 30 mi)
- Spindale (6 within 30 mi)
What machinists earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $55,230
- $26.56 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,110–$75,570
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 8,330
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 34 schools in North Carolina with CNC machining programs: 32 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Charlotte, Graham, Asheville, Flat Rock, and Wilmington.
Are there community college CNC machining programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 32 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 34 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $995 to $28,915. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for machinists in North Carolina is $55,230 a year, and most earn between $37,110 and $75,570, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CNC machining school in North Carolina?
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.
Other programs in North Carolina
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- Criminal justice programs (59)
- Welding schools (59)
- Medical assistant schools (46)
- Industrial maintenance schools (44)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Auto mechanic schools (41)
- LPN programs (39)
- HVAC schools (38)
- Electrician schools (38)
- Electronics technician schools (30)
- CNA classes (24)
- Culinary schools (24)
- Esthetician schools (24)
- Radiology tech schools (23)
- Dental assistant schools (20)
CNC machining schools in other states
- 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)