Machine Shop Technology/Assistant at Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, KY

Precision Production CERTIFICATE CIP 48.0503

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,728

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The $4,728 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Ashland Community and Technical College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 48.0503

Program Family Precision Production

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates

Award Year 2025

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Ashland Community and Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Pipeline Welding	—	62%	58%	$4,100

In the Pipeline Welding program at Ashland Community and Technical College, 62% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,100 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Average Starting Salary

$49,970

10-Year Job Growth

-10.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 9 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators SOC: 51-9161	$39,976	-10.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4033	$36,152	-12%	75%	primary100% confidence
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4191	$37,960	-12.8%	75%	primary100% confidence
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4192	$49,496	-5.4%	0%	primary100% confidence
Machinists SOC: 51-4041	$44,920	0%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$37,478

Peak Salary

$62,463

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (4)

● Operations Monitoring

● Operation and Control

● Monitoring

● Critical Thinking

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Ashland Community and Technical College

Location Ashland, KY

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,728

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,432

Average Net Price $7,814

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Program Information

CIP Code: 48.0503

CIP Family: 48

IPEDS ID: