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CNC machinist training in Tennessee

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

27 schools offer these machinist programs, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 17 of the 32 programs take students without a high school diploma and 15 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 32 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (26 programs), CNC or machine operator (4 programs), machinist (associate degree, 1 program) and short course or single class (1 program).

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How much does CNC machinist training cost in Tennessee?

$5,455 to $5,760 is what most CNC machinist programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 32 programs with a price. All of them: $995 to $16,920

In the typical program

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
85%
Earned a year, estimated
about $36,700
Length
40 to 59 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 Tennessee may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Tennessee?

All 32 CNC machinist programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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32 programs

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville

    Hartsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville, HartsvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,727
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,216
    Students counted
    129
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro

    Murfreesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro, MurfreesboroMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Murfreesboro
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,793
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,938
    Students counted
    108
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville

    Shelbyville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville, ShelbyvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,715
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,337
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technician

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga, ChattanoogaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$72,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,149
    Program website, Machine Tool Technician at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    More details about Machine Tool Technician at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,013
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    97
    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,149
    Program website, Machine Tool Technician at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Chattanooga
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,517
    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,311
    Length
    42 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,254
    Students counted
    92
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,517
    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
  • Machinist (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Industrial Technology - Machine Tool

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,164
    Program website, Industrial Technology - Machine Tool at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Industrial Technology - Machine Tool at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,334
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,217
    Students counted
    84
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,164
    Program website, Industrial Technology - Machine Tool at Northeast State Community College
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown, MorristownMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,431
    Length
    58 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,530
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,760
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Morristown
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman

    Harriman

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, HarrimanMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,611
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,631
    Students counted
    74
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,760
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville

    McMinnville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville, McMinnvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,344
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,160
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,040
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,344
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mcminnville
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton

    Elizabethton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton, ElizabethtonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,755
    Length
    57 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,153
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Elizabethton
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson

    Jackson

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson, JacksonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,537
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,633
    Length
    56 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,565
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,537
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jackson
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville

    Nashville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville, NashvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760
    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,747
    Length
    69 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $240
    Students counted
    61
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,760
    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens

    Athens

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens, AthensMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,865

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,164
    Length
    84 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,384
    Students counted
    59
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,865
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Athens
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington

    Covington

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington, CovingtonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,400
    Length
    58 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,196
    Students counted
    58
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis, MemphisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,589
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro

    Jacksboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro, JacksboroMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,167
    Length
    60 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,760
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump

    Crump

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump, CrumpMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492

    16 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,903
    Length
    52 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $460
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16
    School website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Crump
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    TCAT Upper Cumberland

    Crossville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    TCAT Upper Cumberland, CrossvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,175
    Length
    59 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at TCAT Upper Cumberland
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

    Newbern

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, NewbernMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,214
    Length
    58 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,196
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald

    Hohenwald

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald, HohenwaldMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,240
    Length
    48 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $847
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hohenwald
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie

    McKenzie

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie, McKenzieMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,418
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $857
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Mckenzie
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston

    Livingston

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston, LivingstonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,941
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,540
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Livingston
  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Operations

    Northeast State Community College

    Blountville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,919
    Program website, Machine Tool Operations at Northeast State Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Operations at Northeast State Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,733
    Length
    48 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,224
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,919
    Program website, Machine Tool Operations at Northeast State Community College
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cnc Machining Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col

    Pulaski

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col, PulaskiMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,492
    School website, Cnc Machining Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
    More details about Cnc Machining Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,470
    Length
    44 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,390
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,492
    School website, Cnc Machining Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll

    Paris

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll, ParisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,760
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,522
    Length
    56 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $805
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,760
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY at Henry/Carroll
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Diploma | Machining Technology - Machine Shop

    William R. Moore College Of Technology

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    William R. Moore College Of Technology, MemphisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$16,920
    School website, Diploma | Machining Technology - Machine Shop at William R. Moore College Of Technology
    More details about Diploma | Machining Technology - Machine Shop at William R. Moore College Of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,485
    Length
    84 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,920
    School website, Diploma | Machining Technology - Machine Shop at William R. Moore College Of Technology
  • CNC or machine operatorHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Operator - Planning, Benchwork, and Layout

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    Program website, CNC Operator - Planning, Benchwork, and Layout at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about CNC Operator - Planning, Benchwork, and Layout at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,909
    Length
    16 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, CNC Operator - Planning, Benchwork, and Layout at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • Short course or single classHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machine Operator - Measurement, Materials, and Safety

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,199
    School website, CNC Machine Operator - Measurement, Materials, and Safety at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about CNC Machine Operator - Measurement, Materials, and Safety at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,912
    Length
    16 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    School website, CNC Machine Operator - Measurement, Materials, and Safety at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill

    Huntsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill, HuntsvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,344
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,069
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,255
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,344
  • CNC or machine operatorHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Operator - Milling

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    Program website, CNC Operator - Milling at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about CNC Operator - Milling at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, CNC Operator - Milling at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • CNC or machine operatorHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Operator Turning

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$995
    Program website, CNC Operator Turning at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about CNC Operator Turning at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, CNC Operator Turning at Southwest Tennessee Community College
  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining

    Southwest Tennessee Community College

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Tennessee Community College, MemphisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,400
    School website, Machining at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    More details about Machining at Southwest Tennessee Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,400
    School website, Machining at Southwest Tennessee Community College

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Tennessee

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 Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $5,000
6 of 32
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
23rd of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
4 of 15
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
32 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 Tennessee

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 Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 9 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Tennessee

How CNC machinist training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Tennessee

Where the Tennessee machinist program numbers come from

Which Tennessee machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Tennessee 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 Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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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, 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)
  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