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- School Code: 234820
- Phone: (479) 782-5059
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- Phone: (870) 733-6732
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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 Arkansas colleges that offer machinist degrees.
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Mid – South Community College
Also known as ASU-Mid South
311 S 16th St, Fort Smith, AR
At MSCC, students are exposed to a learning environment that is innovative and dynamic. The institution serves the community of West Memphis, Arkansas and is located close to the metropolitan area. MSCC cares about their students’ economic development as well as their education and future employment success.
With a population of over 2,000 students MSCC is the largest two year community college in the Arkansas Delta region offering technical certificates, associate degree programs, transfer programs and certificate of proficiency programs.
For students who wish to transfer to a 4-year university and complete a Bachelor’s degree, there are excellent transfer programs available. Some programs are also offered during nights, to help students with families and work.
Mid-South Community College's tuition costs are very affordable and the cost per credit for in-state residents is $90, while the fee for out-of-state residents and international students were $110 and $300 respectively.
If you are ready for a change and are anxious to take the next major step in your educational career, think about visiting the Mid-South Community College’s (MSCC) website at asumidsouth.edu to start a tour that could change your life.
Students Enrolled in the Machinist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ASU-Mid South offers a less than one year certificate program in machinist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Machinist program at Mid – South Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
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
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
- Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.95
- Average Annual Salary: $33170
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Mid – South Community College 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, Mid – South Community College may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
ASU-Mid South is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sport is listed below:
- Basketball