Milwaukee Area Technical College, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has two technical certificate diploma programs for machinists. The first is machine tool operations, and the second program is in computer numerical controlled machines. Both programs are two semesters long, and basic skills are required for the program, such as mechanical aptitude, mathematical competence and manual dexterity. MATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and more than 25 other organizations and agencies.
Northern Michigan University, located in in Marquette, Michigan, has a two-year associates degree program in manufacturing technology. Graduates are qualified to work as machinists, CNC programmers, machine tool operators, or as consultants in manufacturing and industry. This is a four-semester program. NMU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has an Associate of Applied Science degree program in machine tool technology. Coursework includes theory and operation, mechanical drawing, order of operations, mechanical drawing and job routing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills. PCT is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The College of Western Idaho, located in Nampa, Idaho, has four different degree programs in machine tool technology. Students can study for two-years and earn an associate of applied science degree, or they can study an advanced technical certificate in 16 months, or earn a standard technical certificate in one year. The lowest level program offered is a post-secondary technical certificate that can be completed in less than a year. These programs and their courses teach students to operate manual and CNC machines for use in manufacturing and industry. CWI delivers its degrees through the College of Southern Idaho and is accredited through The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).