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Machinist Degree
In modern times, a machinist is trained to set-up and operate a wide variety of computer-controlled machine tools and mechanically-controlled machine tools in an effort to produce tools, instruments, and parts. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer machinist 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 30th Avenue in Kenosha, can be contacted toll-free at 800-353-3151.
Students Enrolled in the Machinist 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)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
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
Upon completion of the Machinist program at Gateway Technical College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -24.4% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Appleton, WI
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.93
- Average Annual Salary: $37290
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.5% from 2014 to 2024
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -13.5% from 2014 to 2024
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -20.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Appleton, WI
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.92
- Average Annual Salary: $35200
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students FVTC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Gateway Technical College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work