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CNC machinist training in Mississippi

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

14 schools offer these machinist programs, and Mississippi 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 Mississippi, all 16 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are machinist (associate degree, 9 programs), machinist certificate or diploma (5 programs) and CNC or machine operator (2 programs).

See the 16 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Mississippi?

Two-year degrees (9 programs)
$7,235 to $8,420most of them, usually 60 to 64 weeks long
Other machinist programs (7 programs)
$4,075 to $8,440most of them, usually 30 to 60 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
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
82%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,300
Length
60 to 62 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 Mississippi may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Mississippi?

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

All 16 CNC machinist programs in Mississippi approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology

    Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Mississippi Community College, BoonevilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    More details about Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology at Northeast Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,027
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    94
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Certificate

    Meridian Community College

    Meridian

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Meridian Community College, MeridianCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,821

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Certificate at Meridian Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,622
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $580
    Students counted
    69
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,821
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

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

    Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Associate Degree

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus

    Gautier

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus, GautierMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,975
    More details about Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Associate Degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,046
    Length
    92 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,975

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

    Machine Shop- Associate Degree

    Jones County Junior College

    Ellisville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jones County Junior College, EllisvilleMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,090
    More details about Machine Shop- Associate Degree at Jones County Junior College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,708
    Length
    60 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,090

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

    Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology

    Mississippi Delta Community College

    Moorhead

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Delta Community College, MoorheadMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,890
    More details about Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology at Mississippi Delta Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,961
    Length
    60 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,890

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

    Machine Shop- Associate Degree

    East Central Community College

    Decatur

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Central Community College, DecaturMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,590
    More details about Machine Shop- Associate Degree at East Central Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,229
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,820
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,590

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining - Basic Skills

    JCJC Jasper County Center

    Bay Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    JCJC Jasper County Center, Bay SpringsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$250
    More details about Machining - Basic Skills at JCJC Jasper County Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $250

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Shop - 1Yr Certificate

    Hinds Community College

    Vicksburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College, VicksburgMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,055
    More details about Machine Shop - 1Yr Certificate at Hinds Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,055

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool Operator - 1 Yr Certificate

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus

    Raymond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus, RaymondCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,095
    More details about Machine Tool Operator - 1 Yr Certificate at Hinds Community College - Raymond / Main Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,095

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

    Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center

    Belden

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Itawamba Community College - Belden Center, BeldenMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology at Itawamba Community College - Belden Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

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

    Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Associate Degree

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,235
    More details about Machine Tool Operator - 2 Yr Associate Degree at Copiah-Lincoln 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
    $2,475
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,235

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining

    Hinds Community College

    Vicksburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hinds Community College, VicksburgMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,060
    More details about Precision Machining at Hinds Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,060

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

    Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology

    Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Senatobia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Mississippi Community College, SenatobiaMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,300
    More details about Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology at Northwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,300

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

    Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology

    Pearl River Community College

    Hattiesburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pearl River Community College, HattiesburgMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,420
    More details about Precision Manufacturing & Machine Technology at Pearl River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,420

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining

    JCJC Jasper County Center

    Bay Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    JCJC Jasper County Center, Bay SpringsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,090
    More details about Precision Machining at JCJC Jasper County Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,090

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

    Machine Tool Occupations - Associate Degree

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew

    Columbus

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew, ColumbusMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,400
    More details about Machine Tool Occupations - Associate Degree at East Mississippi Community College - Golden Triangle / Mayhew
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,400

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Mississippi

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Mississippi

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 Mississippi

programs with a price cost under $5,000
3 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
30th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 15
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
16 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 Mississippi

A machinist apprenticeship is usually run by an employer. It combines paid training on the job with related classes and lasts several years.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the CNC machinist programs on this page is an apprenticeship.

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

CNC machinist training in Laurel, Vicksburg, Jackson and other Mississippi cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Mississippi

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

Where the Mississippi machinist program numbers come from

Which Mississippi machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Mississippi 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 Mississippi offers.

How the prices and results of Mississippi 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.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about CNC machinist training in Mississippi

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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