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2025 Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
2,275 Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech Degrees Awarded
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #704 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,275 degrees in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist annually.

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Choosing a Great Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist School

Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Schools The computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist tech program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech

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Best Schools for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Schools in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
73 Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech Degrees Awarded

Hennepin Technical College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #282 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Hennepin Technical College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 73 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY

Alfred State College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 99th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 16 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Alfred State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ID

It's difficult to beat Idaho State University if you want to pursue a degree in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist. ISU is a large public university located in the small city of Pocatello. This university ranks 4th out of 10 schools for overall quality in the state of Idaho.

There were approximately 4 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at ISU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN

Anoka Technical College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1050 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Anoka Technical College is a great college overall.

There were about 24 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
41 Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech Degrees Awarded

Hawkeye Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Waterloo. This college ranks 23rd out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 41 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Hawkeye Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MN

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #695 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 7 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
45 Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech Degrees Awarded

FRCC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Westminster. A Best Colleges rank of #416 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FRCC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist from Front Range Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
7.7% Growth in Graduates

GTC is a large public college located in the small city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #805 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 13 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year.

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA

Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #837 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Kirkwood Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 2 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MT

Located in the small city of Helena, Helena College is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were about 4 computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist students who graduated with this degree at Helena College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist by Region

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One of 8 majors within the Precision Metal Working area of study, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech

Related Major Annual Graduates
Welding Technology/Welder 46,029
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3,181
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 1,588
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 541
Metal Fabricator 413
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 319
Ironworking/Ironworker 226
Other Precision Metal Working 218

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