CNC Degree

CNC or Computer Numerically Controlled is a discipline of study focused on the automation of machine tools to control the manufacturing process. A CNC machinist or operator will either receive exact specifications of a part, assembly, device, or product from a customer or create the specifications through computer coding. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer cnc degrees.

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South Central College

1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN

South Central College (SCC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and has two main campuses, Faribault, MN, and North Mankato, MN, in addition to an online campus located at online.southcentral.edu.

SCC offers more than 50 Liberal Arts and Science majors in the following subjects:

• Healthcare
• Arts, Communications, and Information Systems
• Business Management and Administration
• Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

SCC’s Liberal Arts and Science programs allow for credits to be easily transferred to 4-year colleges or universities and can be completed in two years for full-time students. Certificate programs or those with a diploma may be completed in a shorter time period.

All applicants applying to SCC must have a high school diploma/GED or if an applicant has no diploma/GED, he or she should demonstrate potential for being a successful student.

Tuition for on-campus courses, including all fees, was $180 for the most recent surveyed year. Meanwhile, the online course tuition plus fees was approximately $212 per credit.

Financial aid options are available from federal financial aid programs and SCC’s own financial aid programs.

Students Enrolled in the CNC Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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.

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic

Description

Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.

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