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Career Area: Manufacturing
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-444-2
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) / Tool and Die Technologies Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

CNC Operator
CNC Machinist
Tool Room Machinist
CNC Programmer/Machinist

Median Starting Salary

$61453

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) / Tool and Die Technologies Programs

Graduates of the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) / Tool and Die Technologies program can enter the industry as a CNC machinist apprentice gaining credit towards apprenticeship. Graduates can do programming either on-line (at the machine) or off-line using a computer and CAD/CAM system in either a job-shop or tool and die environment. They will be able to interpret prints, inspect parts and process, operate measuring equipment and operate CNC machine tools.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) / Tool and Die Technologies Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Moraine Park 32-444-2 at Moraine Park

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 287,000 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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