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General Contact
- School Code: 943000
- Phone: (336) 578-2002
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- Phone: (828) 835-4225
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (828) 835-4220
FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,199Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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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Tri-County Community College (ACC)
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC
The Tri-County Community College (TCCC) was established in 1964 and currently has three campuses in North Carolina – the Main Campus in Murphy, the Graham County Center in Robbinsville and the Cherokee County Center of Applied Technology in Marble.
With a mission to engage you in learning and help you succeed, they accomplish their mission through innovative and effective learning, efficient learning environments and strong local and regional partnerships.
TCCC offers programs of study in various disciplines ranging from accounting, business administration and automotive systems to computer information technology, cosmetology and electrical engineering technology. TCCC awards certificates, diplomas, associate in arts and science degrees and associate in general education degree. Credits earned in any of the certificate programs can be applied to a degree if you choose to continue your education.
The student life here involves more than just textbooks and classrooms. There are many clubs and organizations at TCCC that allow you to collaborate on community projects and have fun connecting with friends.
Student focused counseling services are available at TCCC to address any problems that interfere with your coursework. To remove any financial barriers that are in way of your education, financial aid is available at TCCC.
TCCC is committed to give you a high quality education that is affordable and accessible to you.
Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tri-County Community College has offered the following academic 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 | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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 Tri-County Community College, 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
Salary & Wages
- Burlington, NC
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.49
- Average Annual Salary: $30140
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
Salary & Wages
- Burlington, NC
- Total Employment: 360
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.88
- Average Annual Salary: $39260
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Tri-County Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Tri-County Community College may provide services to students including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work