by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Great Lakes Region to review for the 2025 Best Machine Shop Technology/Assistant Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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The schools below may not offer all types of machine shop tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Ivy Tech Community College is a good decision for students interested in a degree in machine shop technology/assistant. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in machine shop technology/assistant from Ivy Tech Community College
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant is one of 8 different types of Precision Metal Working programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 6,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 574 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 399 |
| Tool & Die Technology/Technician | 197 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 172 |
| Ironworking/Ironworker | 168 |
| Metal Fabricator | 98 |
| Other Precision Metal Working | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.