CNC machinist training in Ohio

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

34 schools offer these machinist programs, and Ohio 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 Ohio, 24 of the 46 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 46 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Ohio?

$2,000 to $6,398 is what most CNC machinist programs in Ohio cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 42 programs with a price. All of them: $975 to $21,932

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data
Working 6 months later: Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data
Length: Not reported

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Ohio?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most machinist programs in Ohio cost $2,000 to $6,398. Prices on this page run from $975 to $21,932.
Or earn while you learn. Apprentices are paid for their work on the job.⁶ 1 of the 46 programs here is an apprenticeship.

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

CNC machinist training in Cleveland, Columbus, Weirton and other Ohio cities

Cleveland area11

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 14 more programs are in 11 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

All 46 CNC machinist programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

46 programs

CNC programmingIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Programming and Operations/Machine Tools
ASPRA Tech Center LLC
Cleveland
No diploma needed
ASPRA Tech Center LLC, Cleveland · CNC programming · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,400
Program website, CNC Programming and Operations/Machine Tools at ASPRA Tech Center LLC
More details about CNC Programming and Operations/Machine Tools at ASPRA Tech Center LLC
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
55
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,400
CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Programming & Operation/Machine Tools
Cleveland Industrial Training Center
Akron
High school diploma or equivalent
Cleveland Industrial Training Center, Akron · CNC programming · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,400
Program website, CNC Programming & Operation/Machine Tools at Cleveland Industrial Training Center
More details about CNC Programming & Operation/Machine Tools at Cleveland Industrial Training Center
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$8,022
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
51
a year, estimated
$32,100
price
$5,400
Short course or single classIn personEducation and courses
CNC Swiss Machine Operations/ Set up
ASPRA Tech Center LLC
Cleveland
Education and courses
ASPRA Tech Center LLC, Cleveland · Short course or single class · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, CNC Swiss Machine Operations/ Set up at ASPRA Tech Center LLC
More details about CNC Swiss Machine Operations/ Set up at ASPRA Tech Center LLC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
41
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
CNC - Computerized Numerical Controls
Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
Jefferson
No diploma needed
Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, Jefferson · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,900
Price if you pay yourself$995
School website, CNC - Computerized Numerical Controls at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
More details about CNC - Computerized Numerical Controls at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$10,484
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
17
a year, estimated
$41,900
price
$995
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
Precision Machining-Cnc Lathe Operator
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, Precision Machining-Cnc Lathe Operator at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Precision Machining-Cnc Lathe Operator at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
11
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Numerical Control Technology - Short-term Technical Certificate
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
No diploma needed
Sinclair Community College, Dayton · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Computer Numerical Control Technology - Short-term Technical Certificate at Sinclair Community College
More details about Computer Numerical Control Technology - Short-term Technical Certificate at Sinclair Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
11
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Precision Machine
Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
Fremont
No diploma needed
Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers, Fremont · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$975
Program website, Basic Precision Machine at Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
More details about Basic Precision Machine at Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$975
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
Fast Track CNC Operator
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville
No diploma needed
Wayne County Schools Career Center, Smithville · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,075
Program website, Fast Track CNC Operator at Wayne County Schools Career Center
More details about Fast Track CNC Operator at Wayne County Schools Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,075
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Machining
Maplewood Career Center
Ravenna
High school diploma or equivalent
Maplewood Career Center, Ravenna · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,095
Program website, Precision Machining at Maplewood Career Center
More details about Precision Machining at Maplewood Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$230
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,095
Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Swiss Machine Operations
Cleveland Industrial Training Center
Cleveland
High school diploma or equivalent
Cleveland Industrial Training Center, Cleveland · Short course or single class · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,495
School website, CNC Swiss Machine Operations at Cleveland Industrial Training Center
More details about CNC Swiss Machine Operations at Cleveland Industrial Training Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,495
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Programming/Precision Machining
Penta Career Center
Rossford
No diploma needed
Penta Career Center, Rossford · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
Program website, CNC Programming/Precision Machining at Penta Career Center
More details about CNC Programming/Precision Machining at Penta Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,500
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Precision Machining - Intro to CNC Mill Programmer
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
School website, Precision Machining - Intro to CNC Mill Programmer at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Precision Machining - Intro to CNC Mill Programmer at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,500
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
Precision Machining-Cnc Mill Operator
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,500
School website, Precision Machining-Cnc Mill Operator at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Precision Machining-Cnc Mill Operator at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,500
CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Operator Mini Certificate (4315)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · CNC or machine operator · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,643
School website, CNC Operator Mini Certificate (4315) at Lakeland Community College
More details about CNC Operator Mini Certificate (4315) at Lakeland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,643
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Entry Level Machining Technician - NonPell Certificate of Completion #C607
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
No diploma needed
Lorain County Community College, Elyria · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,831
Program website, Entry Level Machining Technician - NonPell Certificate of Completion #C607 at Lorain County Community College
More details about Entry Level Machining Technician - NonPell Certificate of Completion #C607 at Lorain County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$417
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,831
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Technical Operator Short Term Training
Clark State College
Springfield
No diploma needed
Clark State College, Springfield · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
School website, CNC Technical Operator Short Term Training at Clark State College
More details about CNC Technical Operator Short Term Training at Clark State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Short course or single classOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
MF-3000 Machining - Measurement, Materials, & Safety (NIMS)
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MI · Short course or single class · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, MF-3000 Machining - Measurement, Materials, & Safety (NIMS) at MedCerts
More details about MF-3000 Machining - Measurement, Materials, & Safety (NIMS) at MedCerts
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Engineering Technician Certificate
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbus State Comm. College, Columbus · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,719
Program website, CNC Engineering Technician Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
More details about CNC Engineering Technician Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$900
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,719
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Set-Up and Programming Technology Certificate (4312)
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,877
School website, CNC Set-Up and Programming Technology Certificate (4312) at Lakeland Community College
More details about CNC Set-Up and Programming Technology Certificate (4312) at Lakeland Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,877
Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Computerized Manufacturing & Machining
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Maysville, KY
No diploma needed
Kentucky Community & Technical College System, Maysville, KY · Machinist (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,624
Program website, Computerized Manufacturing & Machining at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
More details about Computerized Manufacturing & Machining at Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,624
CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Operations & CAD/CAM Programming
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin
High school diploma or equivalent
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · CNC programming · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,133
Program website, CNC Operations & CAD/CAM Programming at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
More details about CNC Operations & CAD/CAM Programming at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$55
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,133
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Short Term Technical Certificate
Clark State College
Springfield
No diploma needed
Clark State College, Springfield · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,243
School website, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Short Term Technical Certificate at Clark State College
More details about Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Short Term Technical Certificate at Clark State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$598
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,243
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Manufacturing Training (PMT)
Opportunities for Individual Change
Springfield
High school diploma or equivalent
Opportunities for Individual Change, Springfield · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,450
Program website, Precision Manufacturing Training (PMT) at Opportunities for Individual Change
More details about Precision Manufacturing Training (PMT) at Opportunities for Individual Change
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,450
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
Manufacturing Fast Track / CNC Operator
Marshall University Research Corporation (RCBI)
Huntington, WV
No diploma needed
Marshall University Research Corporation (RCBI), Huntington, WV · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Manufacturing Fast Track / CNC Operator at Marshall University Research Corporation (RCBI)
More details about Manufacturing Fast Track / CNC Operator at Marshall University Research Corporation (RCBI)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,500
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Precision Machining - Manual Machining
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
School website, Precision Machining - Manual Machining at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Precision Machining - Manual Machining at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,500
CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Operations Certificate
Northwest State Community College
Archbold
No diploma needed
Northwest State Community College, Archbold · CNC or machine operator · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,685
School website, CNC Operations Certificate at Northwest State Community College
More details about CNC Operations Certificate at Northwest State Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,685
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Simulation Based Upskill Training
Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Software, Inc.
Delaware
No diploma needed
Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Software, Inc., Delaware · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
School website, CNC Simulation Based Upskill Training at Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Software, Inc.
More details about CNC Simulation Based Upskill Training at Columbus Advanced Manufacturing Software, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,995
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Precision Machining/CNC Technology
Madison Adult Career Center
Mansfield
Education and courses
Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,076
Program website, Precision Machining/CNC Technology at Madison Adult Career Center
More details about Precision Machining/CNC Technology at Madison Adult Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$398
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,076
Machinist apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machining Certificate
Owens State Community College
Toledo
High school diploma or equivalent
Owens State Community College, Toledo · Machinist apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,600
Program website, Machining Certificate at Owens State Community College
More details about Machining Certificate at Owens State Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,600
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Machining Related Trades
Northwest State Community College
Archbold
No diploma needed
Northwest State Community College, Archbold · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,024
School website, Machining Related Trades at Northwest State Community College
More details about Machining Related Trades at Northwest State Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,024
CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Router Operation and Maintenance
CNC Parts Dept., Inc.
San Diego, CA
High school diploma or equivalent
CNC Parts Dept., Inc., San Diego, CA · CNC or machine operator · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,240
Program website, CNC Router Operation and Maintenance at CNC Parts Dept., Inc.
More details about CNC Router Operation and Maintenance at CNC Parts Dept., Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,240
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machining Technician
EHOVE Adult Career Center
Milan
High school diploma or equivalent
EHOVE Adult Career Center, Milan · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,361
Program website, Machining Technician at EHOVE Adult Career Center
More details about Machining Technician at EHOVE Adult Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,895
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,361
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Precision MachineTechnology
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin
No diploma needed
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,410
Program website, Precision MachineTechnology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
More details about Precision MachineTechnology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,410
CNC programmingIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Operations and Programming
North Central State College
Mansfield
No diploma needed
North Central State College, Mansfield · CNC programming · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,100
Program website, CNC Operations and Programming at North Central State College
More details about CNC Operations and Programming at North Central State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,100
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Precision Tooling and Machining
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua
Education and courses
Upper Valley Career Center, Piqua · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,298
Program website, Precision Tooling and Machining at Upper Valley Career Center
More details about Precision Tooling and Machining at Upper Valley Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$601
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,298
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced CNC Machining & Robotic Integration
C-TEC of Licking County
Newark
High school diploma or equivalent
C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,619
Program website, Advanced CNC Machining & Robotic Integration at C-TEC of Licking County
More details about Advanced CNC Machining & Robotic Integration at C-TEC of Licking County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,188
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,619
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Machining
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton
High school diploma or equivalent
Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,747
More details about Precision Machining at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,568
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,747
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
CNC Manufacturing
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sharonville
Prerequisite courses
Great Oaks Career Campuses, Sharonville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,100
Program website, CNC Manufacturing at Great Oaks Career Campuses
More details about CNC Manufacturing at Great Oaks Career Campuses
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,462
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$10,100
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machining Technology
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville
High school diploma or equivalent
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,227
Program website, Machining Technology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
More details about Machining Technology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$10,227
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision/CNC Machine Technology
Polaris Career Center
Middlebrg Hts
High school diploma or equivalent
Polaris Career Center, Middlebrg Hts · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,282
Program website, Precision/CNC Machine Technology at Polaris Career Center
More details about Precision/CNC Machine Technology at Polaris Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$714
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$10,282
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Machinist Training
Trumbull Career & Technical Center
Warren
No diploma needed
Trumbull Career & Technical Center, Warren · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,100
Program website, Machinist Training at Trumbull Career & Technical Center
More details about Machinist Training at Trumbull Career & Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$3,900
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$11,100
Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining
Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Youngstown · Machinist (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,142
School website, Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$14,142
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Machinist
Precision Manufacturing Institute
Meadville, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Precision Manufacturing Institute, Meadville, PA · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$21,932
Program website, CNC Machinist at Precision Manufacturing Institute
More details about CNC Machinist at Precision Manufacturing Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,825
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$21,932
Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed
Blueprint Reading and Manual Machining (Adult Diploma Program)
C-TEC of Licking County
Newark
No diploma needed
C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Blueprint Reading and Manual Machining (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
More details about Blueprint Reading and Manual Machining (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
CNC Machinist
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville
Education and courses
Scioto County Career Technical Center, Lucasville · Machinist certificate or diploma · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CNC Machinist at Scioto County Career Technical Center
More details about CNC Machinist at Scioto County Career Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported
Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed
CNC Module (Adult Diploma Program)
C-TEC of Licking County
Newark
No diploma needed
C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Short course or single class · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, CNC Module (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
More details about CNC Module (Adult Diploma Program) at C-TEC of Licking County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
Not reported

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Ohio

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 Ohio

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 10 of 42
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 14th of 30
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 8: 46 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 Ohio

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. This page lists 1 machinist apprenticeship approved for WIOA funding in Ohio. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the machinist apprenticeship

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

Where the Ohio machinist program numbers come from

Which Ohio machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Ohio 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 Ohio offers.

How Ohio 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.

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All 46 CNC machinist programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

CNC Programming and Operations/Machine Tools

CNC Programming & Operation/Machine Tools

CNC Swiss Machine Operations/ Set up

CNC - Computerized Numerical Controls

Precision Machining-Cnc Lathe Operator

Computer Numerical Control Technology - Short-term Technical Certificate

Basic Precision Machine

Fast Track CNC Operator

Precision Machining

CNC Swiss Machine Operations

CNC Programming/Precision Machining

Precision Machining - Intro to CNC Mill Programmer

Precision Machining-Cnc Mill Operator

CNC Operator Mini Certificate (4315)

Entry Level Machining Technician - NonPell Certificate of Completion #C607

CNC Technical Operator Short Term Training

MF-3000 Machining - Measurement, Materials, & Safety (NIMS)

CNC Engineering Technician Certificate

CNC Set-Up and Programming Technology Certificate (4312)

Computerized Manufacturing & Machining

CNC Operations & CAD/CAM Programming

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Short Term Technical Certificate

Precision Manufacturing Training (PMT)

Manufacturing Fast Track / CNC Operator

Precision Machining - Manual Machining

CNC Operations Certificate

CNC Simulation Based Upskill Training

Precision Machining/CNC Technology

Machining Certificate

Machining Related Trades

CNC Router Operation and Maintenance

Machining Technician

Precision MachineTechnology

CNC Operations and Programming

Precision Tooling and Machining

Advanced CNC Machining & Robotic Integration

Precision Machining

CNC Manufacturing

Machining Technology

Precision/CNC Machine Technology

Machinist Training

Associate of Applied Science in Precision Machining

CNC Machinist

Blueprint Reading and Manual Machining (Adult Diploma Program)