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 Kentucky colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (Southeast)

808 Monticello Street, Somerset, KY

History
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College was founded in 1950 in Cumberland, Kentucky, and was known as Southeast Community College until 2004. SKCTC has five campuses located in Cumberland, Harlan, Middlesboro, Pineville and Whitesburg, and services Bell, Harlan and Letcher Counties as well as neighboring counties in Tennessee and Virginia. The school is one of 16 open-admission schools that comprise the Kentucky Technical and Community College System, and is dedicated to academic and technical excellence by offering modern facilities and up to date programs that reflect the needs of individuals and the community. To that end the school is constantly reviewing its offerings to ensure that they are relevant, updating them as needed by adding new programs and upgrading facilities. SKCTC prides itself on assisting students achieve their goals both during their studies at the institution and after they graduate. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.


Academics
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College offers associate's degrees, trade certificates and diplomas for over fifty programs. 50% of the student body is enrolled in transfer programs to four year institutions. Transfer programs cover the first two years of a four year education, allowing students to move to a four year institution upon completion and pursue a bachelor's degree. The first two years often come at a lower cost and often allow students to experience post-secondary in a more palatable setting. Technical and career programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as professionals. Upon completion of one of these programs a student will be eligible for entry level positions immediately upon graduation. Interested individuals may also pursue non credit courses for personal growth and development, or simply for fun.


Available programs include:

• Criminal Justice
• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Education

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College should contact the admissions office and request an application. A high school diploma or GED is required to attend, and a transcript should be sent to verify completion. ACT or COMPASS test scores are also required, and are used for placement. Once all materials are provided SKTCT will send a reply regarding admissions status. As an open-enrollment institution, individuals who meet the minimum requirements for entry will be accepted, with tuition for the semester paid for at the time of registration.


SKTCT offers financial aid, scholarships and payment plans. Interested students should contact the Southeast Financial Aid office to see how to apply and whether they qualify. Students will be asked to provide financial documents, including tax returns for themselves and their parents, and to fill out applications that will help determine eligibility and awards. Financial aid is disbursed based on need, with higher household incomes being awarded less aid than those with lower incomes.

Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-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

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).