2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate
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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 2,689 people earned their degree in computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist, making the major the 704th most popular in the United States.
Across the Plains States region, there were 314 computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 80 computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,723 and $22,140 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate” ranking looked at 8 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate”.
Top 8 Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Plains States Region
Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to qualified students.
Hennepin Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 66 of the 4,094 students enrolled at Hennepin Technical College were GI Bill® students, of which 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,023. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Hennepin Technical College Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Anoka Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Anoka Technical College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Among the 1,683 students enrolled at Anoka Technical College, 65 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,500. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Anoka Technical College]](/colleges/anoka-technical-college/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Superior College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
LSC also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 173 of the 4,762 students enrolled at LSC were GI Bill® students, of which 97 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,648. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. LSC offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full LSC Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hawkeye Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate. Waterloo, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
Hawkeye Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 150 of the 5,042 students enrolled at Hawkeye Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,269. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Hawkeye Community College Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kirkwood Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate list. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Kirkwood Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.According to our most recent data, Kirkwood Community College supports 12,277 students, and 264 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 108 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,554. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Kirkwood Community College]](/colleges/kirkwood-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate ranking. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.
St Cloud Technical and Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list.Among the 3,931 students enrolled at St Cloud Technical and Community College, 126 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 71 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,012. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at St Cloud Technical and Community College]](/colleges/st-cloud-technical-and-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech students in 2020-2021.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 6,429 students enrolled at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 127 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 96 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,795. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Minneapolis Community and Technical College Veteran Student Life Report
South Central College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Plains States Region for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Tech for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in North Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 8 associates’s computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist tech degrees in 2020-2021.
South Central College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.Of the 2,653 students enrolled at South Central College, 6 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,250. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Central College]](/colleges/south-central-college/student-life/veterans/)
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Notes and References
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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