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 Arkansas colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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Rich Mountain Community College (UAHT)

2500 S Main, Hope, AR

About
Rich Mountain Community College, located in Mena, Arkansas, was founded 1973 and was originally known as RIch Mountain Vocational-Technical School. The school began operations in 1975 with an initial enrollment of 250 students. The school was merged with Henderson State University's off campus program, forming Rich Mountain Community College. The school became part of the Polk County Community College District and became fully accredited in 1996, and again in 2005.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college, RMCC offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue their goals. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students the opportunity to obtain an education in a given field or industry, eventually allowing for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Information Systems Technology
• Practical Nursing
• Welding
• Computer Forensics

Admissions and Financial Aid
Rich Mountain Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows entry for any individual that meets the minimum requirements for admission. Students should also supply transcripts and test scores, and may be asked to complete a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and a meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and awarded based on need as determined by the information provided within the Free Application of the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rich Mountain Community College offers a less than two-year award program in machine shop technology.

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

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

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

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