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CNC machinist training in North Carolina

14 CNC machinist programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these machinist programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 3 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does CNC machinist training cost in North Carolina?

$583 to $5,447 is what most CNC machinist programs in North Carolina cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $180 to $6,323

In the typical program

Finished the program
53%
Working 6 months later
76%
Earned a year, estimated
about $42,000
Length
16 to 72 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 North Carolina may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in North Carolina?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

CNC machinist training in Asheville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem and other North Carolina cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 in smaller cities and towns.

All 14 CNC machinist programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer-Integrated Machining

    Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$6,323
    School website, Computer-Integrated Machining at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Computer-Integrated Machining at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,080
    Length
    74 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,515
    Students counted
    104
    a year, estimated
    $44,300
    price
    $6,323

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Computer-Integrated Machining (AAS)

    Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville

    No diploma needed

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville · Machinist (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,402
    Program website, Computer-Integrated Machining (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Computer-Integrated Machining (AAS) at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,561
    Length
    72 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    74
    a year, estimated
    $38,200
    price
    $5,402

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machining 101 (Computer Numerical Control) Certificate

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · Short course or single class · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,400
    Price if you pay yourself$287
    Program website, CNC Machining 101 (Computer Numerical Control) Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about CNC Machining 101 (Computer Numerical Control) Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,861
    Length
    12 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $51,400
    price
    $287

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · Machinist (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,624
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,923
    Length
    72 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,696
    Students counted
    30
    a year, estimated
    $39,700
    price
    $5,624

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree

    Blue Ridge Community College

    Flat Rock

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock · Machinist (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,313
    School website, Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree at Blue Ridge Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining AAS Degree at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    59%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,640
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,036
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    $46,600
    price
    $1,313

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining Technology - A50210

    Western Piedmont Community College

    Morganton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Piedmont Community College, Morganton · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,604
    School website, Computer Integrated Machining Technology - A50210 at Western Piedmont Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining Technology - A50210 at Western Piedmont Community College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,025
    Length
    72 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,170
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    $32,100
    price
    $5,604

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Technology

    Brunswick Community College

    Supply

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Brunswick Community College, Supply · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    School website, Machine Technology at Brunswick Community College
    More details about Machine Technology at Brunswick Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $23
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machining Applications

    Cape Fear Community College

    Wilmington

    No diploma needed

    Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$180
    Program website, Machining Applications at Cape Fear Community College
    More details about Machining Applications at Cape Fear Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $110
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $180

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining Fundamentals Certificate

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$382
    Program website, Machining Fundamentals Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    More details about Machining Fundamentals Certificate at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $382

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining - Certificate I

    College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,188
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining - Certificate I at College of the Albemarle
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining - Certificate I at College of the Albemarle
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,188

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer-Integrated Machining Diploma

    Rockingham Community College

    Wentworth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rockingham Community College, Wentworth · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,083
    School website, Computer-Integrated Machining Diploma at Rockingham Community College
    More details about Computer-Integrated Machining Diploma at Rockingham Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,083

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Computer-Integrated Machining, Diploma

    Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville

    No diploma needed

    Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,122
    School website, Computer-Integrated Machining, Diploma at Davidson-Davie Community College
    More details about Computer-Integrated Machining, Diploma at Davidson-Davie Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,122

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining

    College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City · Machinist certificate or diploma · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,255
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining at College of the Albemarle
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining at College of the Albemarle
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,255

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Integrated Machining

    Forsyth Technical Community College

    Winston-Salem

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,462
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining at Forsyth Technical Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining at Forsyth Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,462

How to pay for CNC machinist training in North Carolina

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in North Carolina

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

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.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: CNC machinist training in North Carolina

programs with a price cost under $1,000
4 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 30
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
4 of 11
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 8
14 vs 8

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 North Carolina

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.

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Where the North Carolina machinist program numbers come from

Which North Carolina machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.

How North Carolina machinist program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some machinist programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in North Carolina

Sources for the facts about CNC machinist training in North Carolina

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220 and 680.310: career services before training, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. 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