CNC machinist training in Pennsylvania

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

23 schools offer these machinist programs, and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 10 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma, 27 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 39 programs here are machinist certificate or diploma (24 programs), CNC programming (6 programs), CNC or machine operator (6 programs), machinist (associate degree, 2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 39 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Pennsylvania?

$3,745 to $9,750 is what most CNC machinist programs in Pennsylvania cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 39 programs with a price. All of them: $750 to $47,126

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; Only 8 of 39 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Left out; Pennsylvania's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 20 to 40 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 Pennsylvania may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Pennsylvania?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 9 people at 2 of the 39 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most machinist programs in Pennsylvania cost $3,745 to $9,750. Prices on this page run from $750 to $47,126.

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

All 39 CNC machinist programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

39 programs

Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC/Machinist Technician
Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
Based in Erie, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Erie Institute Of Technology Inc, based in Erie, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,192
Program website, CNC/Machinist Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
More details about CNC/Machinist Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 26 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,525
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$16,192
Program website, CNC/Machinist Technician at Erie Institute Of Technology Inc
Machinist (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology AAS
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,700
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology AAS at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology AAS at Westmoreland County
Finished
46%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
82 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
35
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,700
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology AAS at Westmoreland County
Machinist (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machine Tool Technology - MY
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Based in Williamsport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PAMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$47,126
Program website, Machine Tool Technology - MY at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
More details about Machine Tool Technology - MY at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 31 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,465
Students counted
33
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$47,126
Program website, Machine Tool Technology - MY at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Basic Machining (Daylight)
University Of Pittsburgh
Titusville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
University Of Pittsburgh, TitusvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,200
Price if you pay yourself$6,350
5 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Basic Machining (Daylight) at University Of Pittsburgh
More details about Basic Machining (Daylight) at University Of Pittsburgh
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$11,538
Length
6 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$46,200
Price if you pay yourself
$6,350
students trained with WIOA funding
5
School website, Basic Machining (Daylight) at University Of Pittsburgh
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC/Metalworking Career Program
Delaware County Community College
Based in Media, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Delaware County Community College, based in Media, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,100
School website, CNC/Metalworking Career Program at Delaware County Community College
More details about CNC/Metalworking Career Program at Delaware County Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$895
Students counted
17
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,100
School website, CNC/Metalworking Career Program at Delaware County Community College
CNC programmingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Manufacturing and Programming
Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl
Based in Johnstown, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl, based in Johnstown, PACNC programming · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$10,585
More details about Advanced Manufacturing and Programming at Greater Johnstown Area Vo Tech Schl
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$215
Students counted
17
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$10,585
CNC programmingHybridNo diploma needed
CNC programming & Operations (Day)
University Of Pittsburgh
Titusville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
University Of Pittsburgh, TitusvilleCNC programming · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$46,400
Price if you pay yourself$6,350
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, CNC programming & Operations (Day) at University Of Pittsburgh
More details about CNC programming & Operations (Day) at University Of Pittsburgh
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$11,600
Length
6 weeks, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$46,400
Price if you pay yourself
$6,350
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, CNC programming & Operations (Day) at University Of Pittsburgh
CNC programmingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Milling & Lathe Programming Setup and Operations
Allegany Community College
Based in Everett, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Allegany Community College, based in Everett, PACNC programming · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,050
Program website, CNC Milling & Lathe Programming Setup and Operations at Allegany Community College
More details about CNC Milling & Lathe Programming Setup and Operations at Allegany Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
10
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,050
Program website, CNC Milling & Lathe Programming Setup and Operations at Allegany Community College
CNC or machine operatorOnlineNo diploma needed
Advanced CNC Mill Operator
Franklin County Career And
Based in Chambersburg, PA
No diploma needed
Franklin County Career And, based in Chambersburg, PACNC or machine operatorOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$750
School website, Advanced CNC Mill Operator at Franklin County Career And
More details about Advanced CNC Mill Operator at Franklin County Career And
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$750
School website, Advanced CNC Mill Operator at Franklin County Career And
Short course or single classOnlineNo diploma needed
Intro to Machining
Franklin County Career And
Based in Chambersburg, PA
No diploma needed
Franklin County Career And, based in Chambersburg, PAShort course or single classOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$750
School website, Intro to Machining at Franklin County Career And
More details about Intro to Machining at Franklin County Career And
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$750
School website, Intro to Machining at Franklin County Career And
CNC programmingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Programming
North Montco Avts
Based in Lansdale, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
North Montco Avts, based in Lansdale, PACNC programmingOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$775
School website, CNC Programming at North Montco Avts
More details about CNC Programming at North Montco Avts
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$775
School website, CNC Programming at North Montco Avts
CNC or machine operatorHybridPrerequisite courses
CNC Operator Training
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harrisburg Area Community College, HarrisburgCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
Program website, CNC Operator Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
More details about CNC Operator Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 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
$1,250
Program website, CNC Operator Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
CNC programmingHybridPrerequisite courses
CNC Programmer Training
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harrisburg Area Community College, HarrisburgCNC programming · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
Program website, CNC Programmer Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
More details about CNC Programmer Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
20 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
$1,250
Program website, CNC Programmer Training at Harrisburg Area Community College
Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Toolmaker
Community College Of Beaver County
Monaca
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Community College Of Beaver County, MonacaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,695
School website, Toolmaker at Community College Of Beaver County
More details about Toolmaker at Community College Of Beaver County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,695
School website, Toolmaker at Community College Of Beaver County
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Machining
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
Based in Bethlehem, PA
No diploma needed
Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, based in Bethlehem, PAMachinist certificate or diplomaOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, Machining at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
More details about Machining at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
30 weeks, 3 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$145
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,000
Program website, Machining at Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School
CNC or machine operatorOnlineNo diploma needed
Precision Machining - Operator
Erie County Technical School
Based in Erie, PA
No diploma needed
Erie County Technical School, based in Erie, PACNC or machine operatorOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,125
More details about Precision Machining - Operator at Erie County Technical School
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,125
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate IV
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,710
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate IV at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate IV at Westmoreland County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
21 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,710
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate IV at Westmoreland County
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate I
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,780
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
21 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,780
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate I at Westmoreland County
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate II
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,780
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate II at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate II at Westmoreland County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
21 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,780
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate II at Westmoreland County
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate III
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,060
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,060
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate III at Westmoreland County
CNC or machine operatorOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Operator 285 hr Certificate
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, based in Scranton, PACNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,200
Program website, CNC Operator 285 hr Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
More details about CNC Operator 285 hr Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,200
Program website, CNC Operator 285 hr Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Programming Technology- workplace certificate
Butler County Community College
Based in Butler, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Butler County Community College, based in Butler, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,448
School website, CNC Programming Technology- workplace certificate at Butler County Community College
More details about CNC Programming Technology- workplace certificate at Butler County Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
45 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,448
School website, CNC Programming Technology- workplace certificate at Butler County Community College
CNC programmingOnlineNo diploma needed
CNC Programming (300 Hours)
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PACNC programming · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,050
Program website, CNC Programming (300 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
More details about CNC Programming (300 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
37 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
$6,050
Program website, CNC Programming (300 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Metalworking
Sun Area Technical Institute
Based in New Berlin, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Sun Area Technical Institute, based in New Berlin, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,500
School website, Precision Metalworking at Sun Area Technical Institute
More details about Precision Metalworking at Sun Area Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,500
School website, Precision Metalworking at Sun Area Technical Institute
CNC or machine operatorOnlineNo diploma needed
Conventional and CNC Machine Operations
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PACNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,625
Program website, Conventional and CNC Machine Operations at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
More details about Conventional and CNC Machine Operations at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
37 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$100
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,625
Program website, Conventional and CNC Machine Operations at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Journeyman Machining Technology Diploma
Westmoreland County
Based in Youngwood, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Westmoreland County, based in Youngwood, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,350
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Diploma at Westmoreland County
More details about Journeyman Machining Technology Diploma at Westmoreland County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
41 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,350
Program website, Journeyman Machining Technology Diploma at Westmoreland County
CNC or machine operatorOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC 510 hr Operator Certificate
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Based in Scranton, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc, based in Scranton, PACNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,500
Program website, CNC 510 hr Operator Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
More details about CNC 510 hr Operator Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
21 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,500
Program website, CNC 510 hr Operator Certificate at O S Johnson Technical Institute Inc
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Machining
Greater Altoona Career &
Based in Altoona, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Greater Altoona Career &, based in Altoona, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,887
Program website, Precision Machining at Greater Altoona Career &
More details about Precision Machining at Greater Altoona Career &
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,665
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,887
Program website, Precision Machining at Greater Altoona Career &
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machine Technology
Somerset County Technology Center
Based in Somerset, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,500
More details about Machine Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
38 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,015
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,500
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machine Tool Technology
Beaver County Career &
Based in Monaca, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Beaver County Career &, based in Monaca, PAMachinist certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,500
Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Beaver County Career &
More details about Machine Tool Technology at Beaver County Career &
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,297
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,500
Program website, Machine Tool Technology at Beaver County Career &
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machine Technology 935-Hour Program
Western Area Career & Technology
Based in Canonsburg, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Area Career & Technology, based in Canonsburg, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,030
Program website, Machine Technology 935-Hour Program at Western Area Career & Technology
More details about Machine Technology 935-Hour Program at Western Area Career & Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 23 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$421
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,030
Program website, Machine Technology 935-Hour Program at Western Area Career & Technology
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machining Technology
Indiana County Technology Center
Based in Indiana, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Indiana County Technology Center, based in Indiana, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,420
Program website, Machining Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
More details about Machining Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,275
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,420
Program website, Machining Technology at Indiana County Technology Center
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Machine Shop
North Montco Avts
Based in Lansdale, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
North Montco Avts, based in Lansdale, PAMachinist certificate or diplomaOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,650
School website, Precision Machine Shop at North Montco Avts
More details about Precision Machine Shop at North Montco Avts
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 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
$9,650
School website, Precision Machine Shop at North Montco Avts
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
CNC Precision Machine Tool Technology (600 Hours)
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,850
Program website, CNC Precision Machine Tool Technology (600 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
More details about CNC Precision Machine Tool Technology (600 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$9,850
Program website, CNC Precision Machine Tool Technology (600 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineNo diploma needed
Precision Machine Tool Technology (1080 Hours)
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Based in Schnecksville, PA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, based in Schnecksville, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,300
Program website, Precision Machine Tool Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
More details about Precision Machine Tool Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$24
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,300
Program website, Precision Machine Tool Technology (1080 Hours) at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Drafting & Design/Machining Technology
Somerset County Technology Center
Based in Somerset, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,000
More details about Drafting & Design/Machining Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
76 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,607
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Machining/Welding Technology
Somerset County Technology Center
Based in Somerset, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Somerset County Technology Center, based in Somerset, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,000
More details about Machining/Welding Technology at Somerset County Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
76 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,184
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,000
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precision Machining Technology
Berks Career & Technology Ctr
Based in Leesport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Berks Career & Technology Ctr, based in Leesport, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$17,082
School website, Precision Machining Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
More details about Precision Machining Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
74 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$689
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$17,082
School website, Precision Machining Technology at Berks Career & Technology Ctr
Machinist certificate or diplomaOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
CNC Machinist - CNC
Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Based in Williamsport, PA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Pennsylvania College Of Technology, based in Williamsport, PAMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$25,155
Program website, CNC Machinist - CNC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
More details about CNC Machinist - CNC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology
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
$3,465
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$25,155
Program website, CNC Machinist - CNC at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Pennsylvania

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 8 of 39
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 26th of 34
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12: 39 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 Pennsylvania

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 Oil City, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 34 programs are online.

Other training in Pennsylvania

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

Where the Pennsylvania machinist program numbers come from

Which Pennsylvania machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania offers.

How the prices and results of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Pennsylvania: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

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CNC machinist training in Pennsylvania

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All 39 CNC machinist programs in Pennsylvania approved for WIOA funding

CNC/Machinist Technician

Journeyman Machining Technology AAS

Machine Tool Technology - MY

Basic Machining (Daylight)

CNC/Metalworking Career Program

Advanced Manufacturing and Programming

CNC programming & Operations (Day)

CNC Milling & Lathe Programming Setup and Operations

Advanced CNC Mill Operator

Intro to Machining

CNC Programming

CNC Operator Training

CNC Programmer Training

Toolmaker

Machining

Precision Machining - Operator

Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate IV

Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate I

Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate II

Journeyman Machining Technology Certificate III

CNC Operator 285 hr Certificate

CNC Programming Technology- workplace certificate

CNC Programming (300 Hours)

Precision Metalworking

Conventional and CNC Machine Operations

Journeyman Machining Technology Diploma

CNC 510 hr Operator Certificate

Precision Machining

Machine Technology

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Technology 935-Hour Program

Machining Technology

Precision Machine Shop

CNC Precision Machine Tool Technology (600 Hours)

Precision Machine Tool Technology (1080 Hours)

Drafting & Design/Machining Technology

Machining/Welding Technology

Precision Machining Technology

CNC Machinist - CNC