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College of Engineering & Technology

CNC Machining

Program, set up and run CNC mills and lathes on the same equipment shops actually use.

CertificateEngineeringCertificate2 semesters20 credits

About this program

Students program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes using industry-standard CAM software, on the same class of equipment they'll find on a shop floor. The certificate is designed to be finished in two semesters alongside other coursework or a job.

What you will be able to do

  • Program CNC mills and lathes using CAM software
  • Set up tooling and work-holding for production runs
  • Read GD&T and precision-inspect finished parts
  • Troubleshoot common CNC programming and setup errors

Courses you will take

A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.

Required program core
CourseTitle
CNC 120CNC Programming I
CNC 210CNC Setup & Operation
CNC 230Precision Metrology

Where graduates go

  • CNC Machinist
  • CNC Programmer
  • Machine Shop Technician
  • Quality Inspector

Median starting salary for recent graduates: $52,100. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 98%.

DegreeCertificate
Credits20
Typical length2 semesters
CollegeENGR
Median starting salary$52,100
Placement98%

Take the next step.

Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.

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