Machining

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
If you'd like a high-paying career upon graduating from BTC, then you should consider Precision Machining. You'll be prepared to work right away as a machinist; with experience you can advance to positions such as journey level machinist, tool programmer, CNC operator/programmer or engineer. You'll learn how to use machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, and milling machines, plus blueprint reading, basic CNC programming and machine processes. Employers who hire graduates from the Precision Machining program include aircraft, boat, and automobile manufacturers, industrial machinery firms, and machine shops.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$20,400.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Completion rate

77%

Employment rate

75%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.80

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,815.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Manufacturing

50%

Other Industries

17%

Wholesale Trade

14%

Retail Trade

11%

Administrative Support

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
48
Completion rate
77%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
94%
Female
6%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
15%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
15%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
3%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
43%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
57%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%