Machinist and CNC Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 25 schools with machinist and CNC programs in this directory: 24 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 219 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,344 to $5,492, with a median of $5,492 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,087 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville.

25
Schools with this program
219
Graduates last year
$5,492
Median program tuition
$42,087
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Machinist and CNC Schools by city in Tennessee

All 25 machinist and CNC schools in Tennessee

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William R Moore College of Technology

Memphis, TN

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,118
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,065
Type
Private nonprofit

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN

Award
Certificate
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,360
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does machinist and CNC training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $5,492 (range $5,344 to $5,492, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville ($5,344), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman ($5,492) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville ($5,492). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does machinist and CNC school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 16 months to finish (16 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do machinist and CNC graduates earn?

Across 38 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,087 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public machinist and CNC programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 24 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.