Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist at William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL

Precision Production CERTIFICATE CIP 48.0510

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

97%

29 of 30

Female Graduates

1 of 30

Annual Tuition & Fees

$10,062

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $10,062 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 William Rainey Harper College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

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

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 48.0510

Program Family Precision Production

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 30 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 97% male, 3% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Average Starting Salary

$50,690

10-Year Job Growth

-10.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators SOC: 51-9161	$40,552	-10.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers SOC: 51-9162	$54,496	+12.8%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$38,018

Peak Salary

$63,363

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 William Rainey Harper College

Location Palatine, IL

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $10,062

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,874

Average Net Price $12,145

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Program Information

CIP Code: 48.0510

CIP Family: 48

IPEDS ID: