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 Washington colleges that offer machinist degrees.

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Lower Columbia College

11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA

Lower Columbia College, located in Longview, Washington, is a public, two year institution founded in 1934 when it was known as Lowe Columbia Junior College. Students originally registered for courses through local businesses in various cities with classes held at R.A. Long High School. Over the years the college grew in size and enrollment, eventually getting its own campus and permanent home. The school became a community college in 1961 and joined the state supported Washington Community and Technical College System in 1967.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, LCC offers a variety of courses aimed at academic transfer or career development. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a college education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs assist students in receiving an education in a given are or field with the intention of seeking employment in that field upon graduation. Programs take between one and two years to complete and confer a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Anthropology
• Business
• Criminal Justice
• Political Science

Admissions and Financial Aid

Lower Columbia College is a public, two year institution that maintains an open enrollment policy that admits any individual who meets the minimum requirements. Students must submit an application, provide transcripts and test scores, and pay all associated fees, and may be required to take 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).

Students Enrolled in the Machinist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lower Columbia College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $44440
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $34020

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 ()

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

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $42370
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $42330

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $43690
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $40610

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