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 New York colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Also known as Alfred State College

112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alfred, New York, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Alfred State College has an annual student enrollment of around 3,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Construction Trades
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to Alfred State College. Scores between 18 - 23 on the ACT or 1230 - 1550 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. Alfred State College has an acceptance rate of about 49% of which only 38% decided to attend.

The tuition at Alfred State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $6,700 each year. Students attending SUNY College of Technology at Alfred may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.alfredstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Machine Shop Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alfred State College offers an associate's degree 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).