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Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic

Education

Computer control programmers and operators train in various ways ? in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job and in secondary, vocational or postsecondary schools. In general, the more skills needed for the job, the more education and training are needed to qualify. Many entrants have previously worked as machinists or machine setters, operators and tenders.

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Related College Majors

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $6,990.00 per year

General Qualifications

Employers prefer to hire workers who have a basic knowledge of computers and electronics and experience with machine tools. In fact, many entrants to these occupations have experience working as m...

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Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical
  • Design
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Production and Processing

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
Wayne County Community College...
34,342
Milwaukee Area Technical College
29,186
Rochester Institute of Technology
18,952
Hennepin Technical College
9,159
Lake Superior College
8,685
Renton Technical College
8,204
South Central College
6,247
Ridgewater College
6,011
Anoka Technical College
3,643
Pine Technical College
1,365
Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
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