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CNC machinist training in Missouri

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

15 schools offer these machinist programs, and Missouri 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 Missouri, 28 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma and 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 33 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (19 programs), machinist (associate degree, 10 programs), CNC or machine operator (3 programs) and short course or single class (1 program).

See the 33 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Missouri?

Certificates and short courses (23 programs)
$1,720 to $6,528most of them, usually 16 to 37 weeks long
Two-year degrees (10 programs)
$7,755 to $12,668most of them, usually 61 to 64 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
Not reported
None of the 33 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 33 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 33 programs report it
Length
16 to 64 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 Missouri may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Missouri?

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

All 33 CNC machinist programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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33 programs

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining Technology

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, HillsboroMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,788
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,091
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,788
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at Jefferson College

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining Technology AAS

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,003
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,003
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Machining Emphasis

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,865
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Machining Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Machining Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,795
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,865
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Machining Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining Technology

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,930
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,550
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,930
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Advanced Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,598
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Advanced Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Advanced Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,824
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,598
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Advanced Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,528
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,528
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Advanced Precision Machining Technology-Try

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$40,005
    Program website, Advanced Precision Machining Technology-Try at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Advanced Precision Machining Technology-Try at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,780
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $40,005
    Program website, Advanced Precision Machining Technology-Try at Ranken Technical College

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Semester 1/ Cnc Semester 2

    Unitec Career Center

    Bonne Terre

    No diploma needed

    Unitec Career Center, Bonne TerreShort course or single classIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$250
    Program website, Machine Tool Semester 1/ Cnc Semester 2 at Unitec Career Center
    More details about Machine Tool Semester 1/ Cnc Semester 2 at Unitec Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $205
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $250
    Program website, Machine Tool Semester 1/ Cnc Semester 2 at Unitec Career Center

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed

    CNC Fabricator

    Workforge LLC

    Based in Kansas City, MO

    No diploma needed

    Workforge LLC, based in Kansas City, MOMachinist certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$380
    More details about CNC Fabricator at Workforge LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $380

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Manual Machining Training

    Crowder College

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Crowder College, JoplinMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$576
    Program website, Basic Manual Machining Training at Crowder College
    More details about Basic Manual Machining Training at Crowder College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 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
    $576
    Program website, Basic Manual Machining Training at Crowder College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machining Technology

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    West Plains

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, West PlainsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$850
    Program website, Machining Technology at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Machining Technology at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 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
    $850
    Program website, Machining Technology at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • CNC or machine operatorOnlineNo diploma needed

    CNC Machining Center Operator

    Workforge LLC

    Based in Kansas City, MO

    No diploma needed

    Workforge LLC, based in Kansas City, MOCNC or machine operatorOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,160
    More details about CNC Machining Center Operator at Workforge LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 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
    $1,160

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool/ Cnc Programming Prep.

    Unitec Career Center

    Bonne Terre

    No diploma needed

    Unitec Career Center, Bonne TerreMachinist certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Machine Tool/ Cnc Programming Prep. at Unitec Career Center
    More details about Machine Tool/ Cnc Programming Prep. at Unitec Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    74 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
    $1,500
    Program website, Machine Tool/ Cnc Programming Prep. at Unitec Career Center

  • CNC or machine operatorOnlineNo diploma needed

    CNC Lathe Operator

    Workforge LLC

    Based in Kansas City, MO

    No diploma needed

    Workforge LLC, based in Kansas City, MOCNC or machine operatorOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,940
    More details about CNC Lathe Operator at Workforge LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 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
    $1,940

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining Technology: CS

    St. Louis Community College, District

    Bridgeton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Louis Community College, District, BridgetonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,074
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology: CS at St. Louis Community College, District
    More details about Precision Machining Technology: CS at St. Louis Community College, District
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,074
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology: CS at St. Louis Community College, District

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Maching & Manufacturing-Mill

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,178
    Program website, Computer Integrated Maching & Manufacturing-Mill at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Maching & Manufacturing-Mill at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,364
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,178
    Program website, Computer Integrated Maching & Manufacturing-Mill at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Lathe

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,178
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Lathe at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Lathe at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,364
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,178
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Lathe at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center, Cape GirardeauMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,900
    Program website, Precision Machining at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    More details about Precision Machining at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $65
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,900
    Program website, Precision Machining at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining Operator Certificate

    John Wood Community College

    Quincy, IL

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    John Wood Community College, Quincy, ILCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Missouri; Missouri approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Precision Machining Operator Certificate at John Wood Community College
    More details about Precision Machining Operator Certificate at John Wood Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    37 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    Program website, Precision Machining Operator Certificate at John Wood Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Amt Machining Certificate

    Crowder College

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Crowder College, JoplinMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,927
    Program website, Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College
    More details about Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,517
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,927
    Program website, Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Amt Machining Certificate

    Crowder College

    Neosho

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Crowder College, NeoshoMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,117
    Program website, Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College
    More details about Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,117
    Program website, Amt Machining Certificate at Crowder College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills

    Park Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Mineral Area College, Park Hills, Park HillsMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,520
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,364
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,520
    Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Mineral Area College, Park Hills

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining Technology Specialist Certificate

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,528
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Specialist Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Specialist Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,528
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Specialist Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining (cnc Machining)

    East Central College

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, UnionMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,009
    Program website, Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College
    More details about Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,167
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,009
    Program website, Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining (cnc Machining)

    East Central College, Bic

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Bic, UnionMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,009
    Program website, Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College, Bic
    More details about Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College, Bic
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,167
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,009
    Program website, Precision Machining (cnc Machining) at East Central College, Bic

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Die Making Emphasis

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Die Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Die Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,722
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Die Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Mold Making Emphasis

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Mold Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Mold Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,722
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Mold Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Tool Making Emphasis

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Tool Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Tool Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,722
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,744
    Program website, Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing-Tool Making Emphasis at Metropolitan Community College

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining

    East Central College

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, UnionMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,668
    Program website, Precision Machining at East Central College
    More details about Precision Machining at East Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,668
    Program website, Precision Machining at East Central College

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining

    East Central College, Bic

    Union

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    East Central College, Bic, UnionMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,668
    Program website, Precision Machining at East Central College, Bic
    More details about Precision Machining at East Central College, Bic
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,668
    Program website, Precision Machining at East Central College, Bic

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Precision Machining Technology - Troy

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,956
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology - Troy at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology - Troy at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,845
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,956
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology - Troy at Ranken Technical College

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

    Precision Machining Technology

    State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,760
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri
    More details about Precision Machining Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    76 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $9,102
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,760
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Precision Machining Technology

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$33,610
    Program website, Advanced Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Advanced Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,950
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $33,610
    Program website, Advanced Precision Machining Technology at Ranken Technical College

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Missouri

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 Missouri

programs with a price cost under $2,000
7 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
27th of 34
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
33 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 Missouri

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 St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and other Missouri cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas and 3 online.

Other training in Missouri

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

Where the Missouri machinist program numbers come from

Which Missouri machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Missouri 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 Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri 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 Missouri

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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