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CNC machinist training in Virginia

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

13 schools offer these machinist programs, and Virginia has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 20 of these 44 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

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 Virginia, 8 of the 44 programs take students without a high school diploma, 17 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 19 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 44 programs here are short course or single class (22 programs), machinist certificate or diploma (13 programs), CNC or machine operator (5 programs), CNC programming (3 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 44 programs

How much does CNC machinist training cost in Virginia?

$450 to $3,840 is what most CNC machinist programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 42 programs with a price. All of them: $300 to $12,560

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Only 7 of 44 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
Only 7 of 44 programs report it
Length
15 to 27 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 Virginia may also offer CNC machinist training. How these figures are made

Is there free CNC machinist training in Virginia?

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

All 44 CNC machinist programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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44 programs

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Tool

    Central Virginia Community College

    Lynchburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Virginia Community College, LynchburgMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$55,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,705
    More details about Machine Tool at Central Virginia Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,857
    Length
    92 weeks, 1 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,750
    Students counted
    174
    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,705

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machinery Technology

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvilleMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,560
    More details about Precision Machinery Technology at Danville Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,324
    Length
    74 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    112
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,560

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic and Advanced Machine Shop

    Valley Career & Technical Center

    Fishersville

    No diploma needed

    Valley Career & Technical Center, FishersvilleMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,655
    More details about Basic and Advanced Machine Shop at Valley Career & Technical Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    132 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,110
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,655

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining Program

    Blue Ridge Community College

    Weyers Cave

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers CaveMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$43,900
    Price if you pay yourself$897
    More details about Machining Program at Blue Ridge Community College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    44%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,987
    Length
    8 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $897

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machinist/Tool Die

    Massanutten Technical Center

    Harrisonburg

    No diploma needed

    Massanutten Technical Center, HarrisonburgMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    More details about Machinist/Tool Die at Massanutten Technical Center
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    141 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    45
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Tool Technology

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology -- Elizabethton

    Elizabethton, TN

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology -- Elizabethton, Elizabethton, TNMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,710
    More details about Machine Tool Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology -- Elizabethton
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,710

  • Machinist (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Machine Technology, AAS

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinMachinist (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,246
    More details about Machine Technology, AAS at New River Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,772
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,246

  • CNC or machine operatorHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining- Milling Operator

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$77,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    More details about Machining- Milling Operator at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    45%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,253
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $77,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining Fundamentals

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Machining Fundamentals at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,001
    Length
    8 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Precision Machining

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,985
    School website, Precision Machining at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Precision Machining at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,985
    School website, Precision Machining at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • CNC or machine operatorHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machining-Turning Operator

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$78,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    More details about Machining-Turning Operator at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,573
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $78,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Dis at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 134 CMM Operation and Program at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 150 Introduction to Computer- Aide at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machine Technology Certificate- MAC 181 Machine Blueprint Reading I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Precision Machining Technology Certificate-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Operator

    Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tidewater Community College, NorfolkCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,328
    More details about Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Operator at Tidewater Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,328

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed

    Machining-Advanced

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokeMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$72,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Machining-Advanced at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,090
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Discharge Mach

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 130 Introduction to Electric Discharge Mach at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300

  • CNC programmingHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC-MAC 134 CMM Operation and Programming

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterCNC programming · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC-MAC 134 CMM Operation and Programming at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300

  • Short course or single classHybridNo diploma needed

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 163 Machine Shop III

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 163 Machine Shop III at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practice IV

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC- MAC 164 Machine Shop Practice IV at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Basic Precision Machining Technology CSC-MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control II

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control II at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control III

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC- MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control III at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • Short course or single classHybridEducation and courses

    Computer Numerical Control CSC-MAC 150 Introduction to Computer Aided Manufact

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)

    Chester

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC), ChesterShort course or single class · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$450
    More details about Computer Numerical Control CSC-MAC 150 Introduction to Computer Aided Manufact at Brightpoint Community College (formerly John Tyler CC)
    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
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Milling Programming and Set-up Operations

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,422
    School website, CNC Milling Programming and Set-up Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about CNC Milling Programming and Set-up Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 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
    $1,422
    School website, CNC Milling Programming and Set-up Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • CNC programmingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Turning Programming and Set-up

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonCNC programming · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,422
    School website, CNC Turning Programming and Set-up at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about CNC Turning Programming and Set-up at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 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
    $1,422
    School website, CNC Turning Programming and Set-up at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machining: Level 1 - Turning Operations

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,596
    School website, CNC Machining: Level 1 - Turning Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about CNC Machining: Level 1 - Turning Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 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
    $1,596
    School website, CNC Machining: Level 1 - Turning Operations at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • Short course or single classIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops.

    Virginia Peninsula Community College

    Hampton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Peninsula Community College, HamptonShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,596
    School website, CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops. at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    More details about CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops. at Virginia Peninsula Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 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
    $1,596
    School website, CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops. at Virginia Peninsula Community College

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machine Operator (CSC)

    Virginia Highlands Community College

    Abingdon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Highlands Community College, AbingdonCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,582
    School website, Machine Operator (CSC) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    More details about Machine Operator (CSC) at Virginia Highlands Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,582
    School website, Machine Operator (CSC) at Virginia Highlands Community College

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computerized Numerical Control

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New River Community College, DublinMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,601
    More details about Computerized Numerical Control at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    29 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,601

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Lathe Production Technician

    Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc

    Wytheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc, WythevilleMachinist certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,840
    More details about CNC Lathe Production Technician at Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,840

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CNC Machining Center Production Technician

    Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc

    Wytheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc, WythevilleMachinist certificate or diplomaHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,840
    More details about CNC Machining Center Production Technician at Center of Manufacturing Excellence in SW VA Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,840

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Machining

    Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tidewater Community College, NorfolkMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,466
    More details about Basic Machining at Tidewater Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,466

  • Short course or single classIn personNo diploma needed

    NIMS Machining Skills Certification: Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout; CNC Turning (Lathe): Programming, Setup, Operations; CNC Milling, Programming, Setup, Operations

    Tidewater Community College

    Norfolk

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tidewater Community College, NorfolkShort course or single class · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,000
    More details about NIMS Machining Skills Certification: Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout; CNC Turning (Lathe): Programming, Setup, Operations; CNC Milling, Programming, Setup, Operations at Tidewater Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 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
    $8,000

  • CNC or machine operatorIn personNo diploma needed

    Machine Shop Operations

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    New River Community College, DublinCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,418
    More details about Machine Shop Operations at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,609
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,418

How to pay for CNC machinist training in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for CNC machinist training in Virginia

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 Virginia

programs with a price cost under $1,000
21 of 42
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
2nd of 34
CNC machinist programs here, against the typical state's 12
44 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 Virginia

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 Richmond, Virginia Beach, Roanoke and other Virginia cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Virginia

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

Where the Virginia machinist program numbers come from

Which Virginia machinist programs are on this list?

These are the machinist programs Virginia 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 Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia 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 Virginia

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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