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CNC machinist training in St. Louis, Missouri

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

6 schools offer these machinist programs with classes in the St. Louis area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 10 by Missouri and 2 by Illinois. 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 St. Louis, 7 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 3 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (7 programs) and machinist (associate degree, 5 programs).

See the 12 programs

All 33 CNC machinist programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in St. Louis?

$7,204 to $16,686 is what most CNC machinist programs in St. Louis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $2,074 to $40,005

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it
Length
55 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 St. Louis may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in St. Louis?

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

All 12 CNC machinist programs in St. Louis approved for WIOA funding

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12 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 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 (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

  • 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

    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)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 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

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology AAS

    Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, BellevilleMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology AAS at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology AAS at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology AAS at Southwestern Illinois College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificates

    Southwestern Illinois College

    Belleville

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Southwestern Illinois College, BellevilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Certificates at Southwestern Illinois College
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificates at Southwestern Illinois College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Precision Machining Technology Certificates at Southwestern Illinois College

How to pay for CNC machinist training in St. Louis

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in St. Louis

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.

Machinist apprenticeships in St. Louis

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?

Other training in St. Louis

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

Where the St. Louis machinist program numbers come from

Which St. Louis machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs with classes in the St. Louis area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of St. Louis 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 St. Louis

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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