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CIP 48.0510 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts. Includes instruction in CNC terminology, setup, programming, operations, and troubleshooting; blueprint reading; machining; lathe and mill operations; technical mathematics; computer literacy; CAD/CAM systems; shop and safety practices; equipment capabilities; and regulations and laws.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 48.0510. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years81719
2025Associate degree58294
2025Certificate 2–4 years869
2025Certificate under 12 weeks4115
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year981,051
2024Certificate 1–2 years81704
2024Associate degree57262
2024Certificate 2–4 years641
2024Certificate under 12 weeks686
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year971,079
2023Certificate 1–2 years82750
2023Associate degree54274
2023Certificate 2–4 years772
2023Certificate under 12 weeks478
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year931,093
2022Certificate 1–2 years81780
2022Associate degree52313
2022Certificate 2–4 years859
2022Certificate under 12 weeks341
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year911,081
2021Certificate 1–2 years80951
2021Associate degree53286
2021Certificate 2–4 years10104
2021Certificate under 12 weeks660
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year851,287
2020Certificate 1–2 years74848
2020Associate degree48257
2020Certificate 2–4 years11124
2020Certificate under 12 weeks778
2020Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year75778

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 48.0510 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 48 can involve different curricula and award levels.

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Institutions with reported graduates

219 institutions

MN · Two-year

South Central College ↗

North Mankato, MN · Public

Certificate 1–2 years: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.

Associate degree: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.

Certificate 2–4 years: 10 first-major awards · year ending 2025.

Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.

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Related fields

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Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. ↗

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. ↗