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95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

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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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North Arkansas College (Northark)

1221 E 7th St, North Little Rock, AR

North Arkansas College is a college that promises a comprehensive educational package, while catering to its student’s educational and personal development. This institution is a two year community college that provides services in the communities of Madison, Boone, Marion, Carroll, Newton and Marion counties.

At Northark, students are exposed to a wide variety of affordable courses and degree programs that can be used to transfer to a four year college, gain employment or develop your community on a whole. The Northark’s core curriculum courses include certificates of proficiency, technical degree programs, GED programs, college transfer programs and customized business and industry training.

Northark’s partnering Bachelor's degree program makes it possible for students to complete their first two years of a Bachelor’s degree on their campus and then transfer to a partnering school to complete the remaining years of their degree. This program is for all interested individuals but is most suited for working students who cannot afford to relocate. The partnering schools are located within the Harrison County. However, if you are still unable to transfer and attend another campus, arrangements can be made to compete the degree on Northark’s campus or online.

Northark has a diverse student population and as such, the institution receives students from Arkansas and countries all over the world.

If you are seeking an institution that thinks about your personal best and have your development and educational growth at the core of their programs, visit http://www.northark.edu and begin your journey to success.

Students Enrolled in the Machinist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northark has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate9
Less Than Two-Year Award5

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male13
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White14

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 Northark, 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

  • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
    • Total Employment: 130
    • Average Hourly Rate: $17.21
    • Average Annual Salary: $35790

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

  • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
    • Total Employment: 140
    • Average Hourly Rate: $16.07
    • Average Annual Salary: $33420

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 give an overview of the applicants Northark accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, North Arkansas College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

North Arkansas College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Softball