CNC machining schools in Tennessee
We found 26 schools offering CNC machining training in Tennessee, with campuses in Memphis, Cleveland, Blountville, and Athens and more. Machinists in Tennessee earn a median $49,600 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 26
- Public colleges
- 25
- Median pay in TN
- $49,600
- Cities with schools
- 4
24 CNC machining schools
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Crump, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
Harriman, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Hartsville, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +6
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Paris, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
Jacksboro, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +10
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
Livingston, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
McKenzie, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
McMinnville, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- Welding
- +8
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
Morristown, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
Huntsville, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- Welding
- +13
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · Public
- CNC machining
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
CNC machining schools by city
What machinists earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $49,600
- $23.85 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,560–$70,430
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 8,270
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 26 schools in Tennessee with CNC machining programs: 25 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Memphis, Cleveland, Blountville, Athens, and Nashville.
Are there community college CNC machining programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 25 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Among the 24 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,384 to $20,012. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for machinists in Tennessee is $49,600 a year, and most earn between $37,560 and $70,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CNC machining school in Tennessee?
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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- Welding schools (29)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
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CNC machining schools in other states
- North Carolina (34)
- California (32)
- 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)