Machine Shop Technology Degree

A Machine Shop Technology student will get the academic and pragmatic concepts required to plan, fabricate, assemble, and manufacture products along with the ability to repair parts, machines, structures, and mechanisms. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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Owensboro Community and Technical College

Also known as Colin County Community College

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX

About
Owensboro Community and Technical College, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, was formed in 1999 through the merger of two previous institutions, Owensboro Technical College and Owensboro Community College. OCTC is one of 16 schools that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

OCTC is located in the third largest city in Kentucky and serves the counties of Daviess, Ohio, Hancock, and McLean. In addition, the school serves parts of Spencer County in Indiana due to its close proximity to the state. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and is dedicated to providing a quality education for students.

Academics
Owensboro Community and Technical College offers a variety of programs that offer career and technical training as well as transfer opportunities. Career and technical training programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates the student's competency in his or her area of study. Such programs provide the skills and experience necessary to enter the workforce as professionals capable of performing the duties and tasks necessary of that career.

Students may also apply earned credits toward transfer to a four year institution. Students will typically complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete their bachelor's degree. Such institutions will have varying requirements for transfer admission and it is advised that students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the requirements of the student's school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, students who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment will be admitted to OCTC upon submission of the application for admission. Students should also submit transcripts and standardized test scores, and may be required to take the COMPASS placement exam prior to registration.

Students may register for courses shortly before the start of each semester and should meet with a counselor prior to choosing classes in order to outline one's curriculum and goals. Students enrolled in a career or technical program will be provided a practical education alongside a more traditional classroom education, ensuring that students obtain the experience necessary to perform their duties properly.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Students should apply for financial aid prior to the posted deadline, and must reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year. Students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to verify the accuracy provided on the FAFSA.

Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colin County Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Description

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Description

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $38370
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $41230

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 780
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $28100
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $41240

Machinists

Description

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, machinists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $36750
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $39870

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