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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 North Carolina colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.
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Rockingham Community College (RCC)
5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC
If you are looking for a better future and more opportunities and something fun to do, Rockingham Community College (RCC) is the right place. You may be looking to earn a degree to give you a successful career, transfer to a four year college or university, or you are looking for continuing education to look for a new job. Whatever are your goals, RCC can help you achieve those. RCC offers a host of opportunities, from athletic events and student organizations to workshops and lectures that you can attend.
RCC is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, and is a beautiful campus spread over 250 acres of land. RCC has a variety of programs and depending on your educational goals you can choose the right one for you. It offers three types of credit programs
- Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates. These are programs which will enable you to get the right skills to get started on a career
- College Transfer Degrees to transfer to four-year colleges
- BA Programs to allow you to earn a Bachelor’s Degree at RCC
They also have a Personal Enrichment programs in diverse areas such as Cooking, dancing, crafts, animal care, languages, genealogy and gardening.
To make sure you succeed academically, RCC offers you a variety of support services and these include activities inside and outside classroom. They have support services for admissions, athletics, career counseling and services, RCC clubs and organizations, financial aid for tuition fees etc.
So with a host of opportunities and programs, RCC is a great place to start your educational journey.
Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. RCC has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| White | 3 |
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 Machine Shop Technology program at RCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students RCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP 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 recent graduates, Rockingham Community College may provide services including:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Rockingham Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Volleyball