CNC machinist training in Minnesota
46 CNC machinist programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
14 schools offer these machinist programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Machinists set up and run equipment, including computer-controlled (CNC) machines, to make precision metal parts and tools. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and two-year degrees that teach reading engineering drawings and programming CNC machines.1
In Minnesota, all 46 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 46 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (33 programs), machinist (associate degree, 5 programs), CNC or machine operator (4 programs) and short course or single class (4 programs).
See the 46 programsHow much does CNC machinist training cost in Minnesota?
- Certificates and short courses (41 programs)
- $2,822 to $5,514most of them, usually 30 to 60 weeks long
- Two-year degrees (5 programs)
- $10,486 to $11,866most of them, usually 120 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 63%
- Working 6 months later
- 86%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $44,400
- Length
- 30 to 60 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made
All 46 CNC machinist programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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Machine Operator (Right Skills Now)
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,900Price if you pay yourself$3,331Program website, Machine Operator (Right Skills Now) at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Machine Operator (Right Skills Now) at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,231
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 355
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,331
CNC Toolmaking
Saint Paul College
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,900Price if you pay yourself$10,492Program website, CNC Toolmaking at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about CNC Toolmaking at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- 69%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,231
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 355
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,492
CNC Swiss Turning Center Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$1,452Program website, CNC Swiss Turning Center Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about CNC Swiss Turning Center Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,804
- Length
- 30 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 349
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,452
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Setup Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$2,743Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Setup Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Setup Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,804
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 349
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,743
Mazak CNC Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$3,228Program website, Mazak CNC Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Mazak CNC Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,804
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 349
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,228
CNC Operator
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$4,841Program website, CNC Operator at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about CNC Operator at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,804
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 349
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,841
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,200Price if you pay yourself$10,328Program website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician at Hennepin Technical CollegeMore details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician at Hennepin Technical College
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,804
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 349
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,328
Machine Technology 1
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$2,752Program website, Machine Technology 1 at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Machine Technology 1 at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,006
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 255
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,752
Machine Technology 2
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,000Price if you pay yourself$2,752Program website, Machine Technology 2 at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Machine Technology 2 at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 63%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,006
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 255
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,752
Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200Price if you pay yourself$2,822Program website, Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now at South Central CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now at South Central College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,544
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 189
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,822
Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200Price if you pay yourself$2,822Program website, Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now at South Central CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technology Right Skills Now at South Central College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,544
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 189
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,822
Machine Tool Technology
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200Price if you pay yourself$5,147Program website, Machine Tool Technology at South Central CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technology at South Central College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,544
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 189
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,147
Machine Tool Technology
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$38,200Price if you pay yourself$5,147Program website, Machine Tool Technology at South Central CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technology at South Central College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,544
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 189
- Earned a year, estimated
- $38,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,147
Machine Technology 3
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600Price if you pay yourself$2,752Program website, Machine Technology 3 at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Machine Technology 3 at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,148
- Length
- 30 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 146
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,752
Advanced CNC Machine Technology
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,600Price if you pay yourself$11,006Program website, Advanced CNC Machine Technology at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about Advanced CNC Machine Technology at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 92%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,148
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 146
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,006
Machine Tool Technology
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,300Price if you pay yourself$11,910Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technology at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,318
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 141
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,910
CNC Design and Manufacturing Technology
Anoka Technical College
Anoka
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,600Price if you pay yourself$11,866Program website, CNC Design and Manufacturing Technology at Anoka Technical CollegeMore details about CNC Design and Manufacturing Technology at Anoka Technical College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,398
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 134
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,866
CNC Machinist Machine Tool
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,600Price if you pay yourself$9,594Program website, CNC Machinist Machine Tool at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about CNC Machinist Machine Tool at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,655
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 115
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,594
Precision Machining
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,400Price if you pay yourself$4,417Program website, Precision Machining at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Precision Machining at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 56%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,343
- Length
- 30 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 83
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,417
Precision Machining
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourself$5,514Program website, Precision Machining at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Precision Machining at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,048
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,514
CNC and Advanced Machining
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,000Price if you pay yourself$8,838Program website, CNC and Advanced Machining at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about CNC and Advanced Machining at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,003
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 81
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,838
CNC Machine Tool
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$44,200Price if you pay yourself$10,166Program website, CNC Machine Tool at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about CNC Machine Tool at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,048
- Length
- 60 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 81
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,166
Integrated Manufacturing Technology - CNC Machine
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$35,600Price if you pay yourself$10,7673 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Integrated Manufacturing Technology - CNC Machine at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Integrated Manufacturing Technology - CNC Machine at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,903
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 68
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,767
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Precision Machining Technology
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,700Price if you pay yourself$7,098Program website, Precision Machining Technology at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Precision Machining Technology at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,176
- Length
- 60 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 64
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,098
CNC and Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$1,895Program website, CNC and Engineering at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about CNC and Engineering at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,895
CNC and Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$1,895Program website, CNC and Engineering at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about CNC and Engineering at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,895
Machining Basics
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$2,240Program website, Machining Basics at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Machining Basics at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,240
Prototype Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$2,240Program website, Prototype Engineering at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Prototype Engineering at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,240
Prototype Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$2,240Program website, Prototype Engineering at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Prototype Engineering at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 13 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,240
Machining Right Skills Now
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$2,929Program website, Machining Right Skills Now at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Machining Right Skills Now at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 30 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,929
Precision Machining
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,700Price if you pay yourself$5,341Program website, Precision Machining at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Precision Machining at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,185
- Length
- 60 weeks, 31 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,341
Computer Numerical Control Technician
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,500Price if you pay yourself$3,489Program website, Computer Numerical Control Technician at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Computer Numerical Control Technician at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,363
- Length
- 30 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,489
CNC Technician
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,500Price if you pay yourself$5,316Program website, CNC Technician at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about CNC Technician at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,363
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,316
CNC Precision Manufacturing Technician
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,500Price if you pay yourself$10,632Program website, CNC Precision Manufacturing Technician at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about CNC Precision Manufacturing Technician at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,363
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 55
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,632
CNC Technologies
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,800Price if you pay yourself$10,486Program website, CNC Technologies at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about CNC Technologies at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,209
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 42
Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,486
Machine Technologist
Riverland Community College
Based in Austin, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,600Price if you pay yourself$5,086Program website, Machine Technologist at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Machine Technologist at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,650
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,600
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,086
Machining
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,600Price if you pay yourself$5,425Program website, Machining at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Machining at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,650
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,425
Machine Operator
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,500Price if you pay yourself$5,237Program website, Machine Operator at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Machine Operator at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 34%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,878
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,237
Machine Operations
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,400Price if you pay yourself$5,243Program website, Machine Operations at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Machine Operations at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,850
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $43,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,243
Right Skills Now for Manufacturing (CNC)
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,600Price if you pay yourself$14,619Program website, Right Skills Now for Manufacturing (CNC) at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Right Skills Now for Manufacturing (CNC) at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,139
- Length
- 30 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $560
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,619
Machine Tool Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,900Price if you pay yourself$54,400Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Dunwoody College of TechnologyMore details about Machine Tool Technology at Dunwoody College of Technology
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,224
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,913
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $54,400
Machining Technician
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,100Price if you pay yourself$5,316Program website, Machining Technician at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Machining Technician at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,029
- Length
- 60 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,316
Integrated Manufacturing Tech - Manual Machinist
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,550Program website, Integrated Manufacturing Tech - Manual Machinist at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Integrated Manufacturing Tech - Manual Machinist at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,550
Machine Technology
Central Lakes College
Based in Brainerd, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,916Program website, Machine Technology at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Machine Technology at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,916
Machine Technology
Saint Paul College
Based in St. Paul, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,996Program website, Machine Technology at Saint Paul CollegeMore details about Machine Technology at Saint Paul College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 60 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,996
Machine Tool Technologies
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,234Program website, Machine Tool Technologies at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Machine Tool Technologies at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,234
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How to pay for CNC machinist training in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Paid machinist apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6
Financial aid and grants for CNC machinist training
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for CNC machinist training
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: CNC machinist training in Minnesota
- programs with a price cost under $3,000
- 13 of 46
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 21st of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 11 of 15
- CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
- 46 vs 12
State comparisons use the same figures as the CNC machinist training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Machinist apprenticeships in Minnesota
A machinist apprenticeship is usually run by an employer. It combines paid training on the job with related classes and lasts several years.1
You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the CNC machinist programs on this page is an apprenticeship.
CNC machinist training in Minneapolis, Winona, Hutchinson and other Minnesota cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 5 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 3 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How CNC machinist training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- RN programs63 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota machinist program numbers come from
Which Minnesota machinist programs are on this list?
These are the machinist programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota machinist programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about CNC machinist training in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List