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CNC machinist training in Michigan

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

21 schools offer these machinist programs, and Michigan 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 Michigan, 20 of the 34 programs take students without a high school diploma, 11 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 34 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (20 programs), machinist (associate degree, 6 programs), machinist apprenticeship (4 programs), CNC or machine operator (3 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

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How much does CNC machinist training cost in Michigan?

Certificates and short courses (28 programs)
$4,085 to $7,598most of them, usually 17 to 47 weeks long
Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$11,738 to $16,944most of them, usually 63 to 100 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
57%
Working 6 months later
92%
Earned a year, estimated
about $56,800
Length
24 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 Michigan may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Michigan?

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

All 34 CNC machinist programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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34 programs

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

    Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,722
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology at Oakland Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,067
    Length
    90 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,722
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology at Oakland Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Tooling and Manufacturing Technology AAAS 908

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$70,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,418
    Program website, Tooling and Manufacturing Technology AAAS 908 at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Tooling and Manufacturing Technology AAAS 908 at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,617
    Length
    63 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,492
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $70,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,418
    Program website, Tooling and Manufacturing Technology AAAS 908 at Grand Rapids Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology (Associate)

    Lake Michigan College

    Benton Harbor

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Michigan College, Benton HarborMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,530
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    56 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,530
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology (Associate) at Lake Michigan College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining Basics & CNC

    Monroe County Community College

    Monroe

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Monroe County Community College, MonroeMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$924
    Program website, Machining Basics & CNC at Monroe County Community College
    More details about Machining Basics & CNC at Monroe County Community College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,494
    Length
    15 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $171
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $924
    Program website, Machining Basics & CNC at Monroe County Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Industrial Machining Technology (151)

    Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$68,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,619
    Program website, Industrial Machining Technology (151) at Kellogg Community College
    More details about Industrial Machining Technology (151) at Kellogg Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,193
    Length
    45 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $68,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,619
    Program website, Industrial Machining Technology (151) at Kellogg Community College

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

    MachiningTechnology AAS

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Muskegon Community College, MuskegonMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,800
    Program website, MachiningTechnology AAS at Muskegon Community College
    More details about MachiningTechnology AAS at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,920
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,800
    Program website, MachiningTechnology AAS at Muskegon Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology Certificate

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$63,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,289
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology Certificate at Oakland Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology Certificate at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,985
    Length
    45 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,300
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,289
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology - Numerical Control Technology Certificate at Oakland Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining Technology Certificate

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Muskegon Community College, MuskegonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,300
    Program website, Machining Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    More details about Machining Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,741
    Length
    52 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,300
    Program website, Machining Technology Certificate at Muskegon Community College

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Operator

    North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, CNC Operator at North Central Michigan College
    More details about CNC Operator at North Central Michigan College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200
    Program website, CNC Operator at North Central Michigan College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CAD/CNC Certificate

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Muskegon Community College, MuskegonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,426
    Program website, CAD/CNC Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    More details about CAD/CNC Certificate at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,200
    Length
    52 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,112
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,426
    Program website, CAD/CNC Certificate at Muskegon Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Engineering Technology - Precision Machining

    St. Clair County Community College

    Port Huron

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Clair County Community College, Port HuronMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,855
    Program website, Engineering Technology - Precision Machining at St. Clair County Community College
    More details about Engineering Technology - Precision Machining at St. Clair County Community College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,344
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,855
    Program website, Engineering Technology - Precision Machining at St. Clair County Community College

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

    CAD/CNC - Associate in Applied Science

    Muskegon Community College

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Muskegon Community College, MuskegonMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,700
    Program website, CAD/CNC - Associate in Applied Science at Muskegon Community College
    More details about CAD/CNC - Associate in Applied Science at Muskegon Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,900
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,700
    Program website, CAD/CNC - Associate in Applied Science at Muskegon Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machinist/CNC Technician

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$63,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,601
    Program website, Machinist/CNC Technician at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Machinist/CNC Technician at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,908
    Length
    18 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,601
    Program website, Machinist/CNC Technician at Grand Rapids Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Certificate

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers, JacksonMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,865
    Program website, CNC Certificate at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    More details about CNC Certificate at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,865
    Program website, CNC Certificate at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Industrial Machining Technology (252)

    Kellogg Community College

    Battle Creek

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Kellogg Community College, Battle CreekMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$49,300
    Price if you pay yourself$17,325
    Program website, Industrial Machining Technology (252) at Kellogg Community College
    More details about Industrial Machining Technology (252) at Kellogg Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,313
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,025
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,325
    Program website, Industrial Machining Technology (252) at Kellogg Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Machining Technology

    Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center

    Allegan

    No diploma needed

    Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center, AlleganMachinist certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600
    Program website, Machining Technology at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
    More details about Machining Technology at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    Program website, Machining Technology at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic CNC Machining

    Sanilac Career Center

    Peck

    No diploma needed

    Sanilac Career Center, PeckMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    Program website, Basic CNC Machining at Sanilac Career Center
    More details about Basic CNC Machining at Sanilac Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
    Program website, Basic CNC Machining at Sanilac Career Center

  • CNC programmingIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Entry Level Operator/Programmer

    Thompson M-TEC

    Holland

    No diploma needed

    Thompson M-TEC, HollandCNC programmingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,714
    Program website, CNC Entry Level Operator/Programmer at Thompson M-TEC
    More details about CNC Entry Level Operator/Programmer at Thompson M-TEC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 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
    $2,714
    Program website, CNC Entry Level Operator/Programmer at Thompson M-TEC

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machinist and Operator Training

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, CNC Machinist and Operator Training at Oakland Community College
    More details about CNC Machinist and Operator Training at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, CNC Machinist and Operator Training at Oakland Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Machinist Technology

    North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,480
    Program website, CNC Machinist Technology at North Central Michigan College
    More details about CNC Machinist Technology at North Central Michigan College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,480
    Program website, CNC Machinist Technology at North Central Michigan College

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Operation Technician

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,287
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Operation Technician at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Operation Technician at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $450
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,287
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Operation Technician at Washtenaw Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Programming and Setup Technician

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,471
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Programming and Setup Technician at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Programming and Setup Technician at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $950
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,471
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing (CNC) - Programming and Setup Technician at Washtenaw Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Tooling and Manufacturing Certificate-920

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,959
    Program website, Tooling and Manufacturing Certificate-920 at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Tooling and Manufacturing Certificate-920 at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,746
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,959
    Program website, Tooling and Manufacturing Certificate-920 at Grand Rapids Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    CNC Machining

    Litchfield Regional Training Center

    Litchfield

    No diploma needed

    Litchfield Regional Training Center, LitchfieldMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,420
    Program website, CNC Machining at Litchfield Regional Training Center
    More details about CNC Machining at Litchfield Regional Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,420
    Program website, CNC Machining at Litchfield Regional Training Center

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology Basic

    Alpena Community College

    Alpena

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Alpena Community College, AlpenaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,975
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology Basic at Alpena Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology Basic at Alpena Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,975
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology Basic at Alpena Community College

  • Machinist apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    CNC Machinist

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)

    Taylor

    No diploma needed

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), TaylorMachinist apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,348
    More details about CNC Machinist at Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)
    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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,348

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Technology (1470)

    Lansing Community College

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lansing Community College, LansingMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,452
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology (1470) at Lansing Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology (1470) at Lansing Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,452
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology (1470) at Lansing Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Skilled Trades-Machinist Certificate - 1343

    Montcalm Community College

    Sidney

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Montcalm Community College, SidneyMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,956
    Program website, Skilled Trades-Machinist Certificate - 1343 at Montcalm Community College
    More details about Skilled Trades-Machinist Certificate - 1343 at Montcalm Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    53 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,956
    Program website, Skilled Trades-Machinist Certificate - 1343 at Montcalm Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Precision Machine Technologies

    West Shore Community College

    Scottville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    West Shore Community College, ScottvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,059
    Program website, Precision Machine Technologies at West Shore Community College
    More details about Precision Machine Technologies at West Shore Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,059
    Program website, Precision Machine Technologies at West Shore Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC - Machinist

    Kirtland Community College

    Grayling

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kirtland Community College, GraylingMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,115
    Program website, CNC - Machinist at Kirtland Community College
    More details about CNC - Machinist at Kirtland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,055
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,115
    Program website, CNC - Machinist at Kirtland Community College

  • Machinist apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College CNC Technician Certification

    Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!

    Escanaba

    No diploma needed

    Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, EscanabaMachinist apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,287
    More details about Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College CNC Technician Certification at Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
    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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,287

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Alpena Community College

    Alpena

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Alpena Community College, AlpenaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,147
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Alpena Community College
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Alpena Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,147
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Alpena Community College

  • Machinist apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Prototype Technician

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers, JacksonMachinist apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,865
    School website, Prototype Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    More details about Prototype Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,865
    School website, Prototype Technician at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

  • Machinist apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    CNC Machinist

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

    Jackson

    No diploma needed

    JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers, JacksonMachinist apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,905
    School website, CNC Machinist at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    More details about CNC Machinist at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers
    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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,905
    School website, CNC Machinist at JAMA/Academy for Manufacturing Careers

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Michigan

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 Michigan

programs with a price cost under $5,000
11 of 34
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
28th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
15 of 15
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
34 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 Michigan

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 4 machinist apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in Michigan. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 4 machinist apprenticeships

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

CNC machinist training in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Muskegon and other Michigan cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 11 more programs are in 9 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Michigan

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

Where the Michigan machinist program numbers come from

Which Michigan machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Michigan 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 Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan 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 Michigan

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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