Machine Shop Technology Degree

A Machine Shop Technology student will get the academic and pragmatic concepts required to plan, fabricate, assemble, and manufacture products along with the ability to repair parts, machines, structures, and mechanisms. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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Copiah – Lincoln Community College

460 Briarwood Dr Ste 200, Jackson, MS

About
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, located in Wesson, Mississippi, was founded in 1915 as Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School. The school became a junior college in 1928, and since that time has grown in size and enrollment. The school serves multiple counties, and has opened several branch campuses and educational centers. The school provides post secondary education opportunities for residents of service community, and is constantly reviewing facilities and programs to ensure they offer the best service possible.

Academics
Students may pursue academic transfer and career training opportunities through a variety of programs offered through the school. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirror the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer students an education in a high demand field or industry with the intention of finding long term employment in the that field or industry upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of all associated fees. Students should also provide previous transcripts and test scores, as well as be prepared for the possible taking of a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted prior to any posted deadlines.

Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Copiah – Lincoln Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Description

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Description

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $35240

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.9% from 2014 to 2024

Machinists

Description

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, machinists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $42450

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).