CNC Degree

CNC or Computer Numerically Controlled is a discipline of study focused on the automation of machine tools to control the manufacturing process. A CNC machinist or operator will either receive exact specifications of a part, assembly, device, or product from a customer or create the specifications through computer coding. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer cnc degrees.

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Gateway Technical College (FVTC)

1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI

Gateway Technical College, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has a student population of around 9,000. The Midwest school provides programs in a wide variety of subjects, including some of the following areas:

• Accounting
• Airline Pilot
• Applied Horticulture
• Automotive Engineering
• Secretarial Science
• Biotechnology
• Barbering
• CAD/CADD Drafting
• Carpentry
• Building and Property Maintenance
• Civil Engineering
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education/Teaching
• Diesel Mechanics
• Nursing
• Surgical Technology
• Radio and Television Broadcasting
• Sign Language Translation

The most popular study areas include engineering, the health professions, business management, security and protective services, and computer and information sciences.

The tuition rate for in-state students at the college is currently $122.20 per credit hour. Out-of-state students pay $183.30 per credit hour.

The Step Up program at the college provides career development assistance for students to map out their educational and employment goals. Students are also given details on STEM curriculums involving the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Step Up program encourages job readiness by providing resume writing assistance and programs that cover job interviewing skills. Placement assistance is offered as well.

The college, which is located at 3520 30^th Avenue in Kenosha, can be contacted toll-free at 800-353-3151.

Students Enrolled in the CNC Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FVTC has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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.

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic

Description

Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.

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