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 North Dakota colleges that offer machinist degrees.

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North Dakota State College of Science

264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND

North Dakota State College of Science is a two-year college offering over 80 courses to choose from 39 programs and you can earn your degree in half the time and for a very low cost.  If you are looking to have hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment that gives you an edge over the others then this college is the right choice for you. They have industry partners that offer internships as part of your education and they have a very good history of placements which is about 99 percent. So you will be employed in just a few months after your graduation.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1903 and is the second oldest two-year college in the nation.

NDSCS offers you a complete collegiate experience which includes outstanding academic programs, vibrant campus life with student clubs and organizations, fine arts and athletics. Whether you are looking for a degree, a certificate or a diploma NDSCS offers many exciting options for you to choose from. They have programs in agriculture, architecture, business administration, health sciences, hospitality and science and technology among many other options. And to help you achieve these degrees they offer financial aid based on your need.

Students Enrolled in the Machinist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Dakota State College of Science has offered the following programs for students:

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

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

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

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