CNC · 25 mi of Oakland

Machining and CNC Schools in Oakland, CA

4 schools within 25 miles of Oakland reported machining and CNC graduates for 2023-24, 45 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Laney College

2.8 mi

900 Fallon Sreet, Oakland, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 12
CARP 13
WELD 6
ELEC 5
CNST 2
IMT 1

Grads 2023-24: 12 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,258
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,812

Chabot College

11.0 mi

25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 30
AUTO 117
WELD 30
ELEC 16

Grads 2023-24: 30 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,334
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,180

City College of San Francisco

12.7 mi

50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 2
AUTO 65
CNST 13
BODY 4
PLMB 4

Grads 2023-24: 2 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,696
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $53,794

College of Marin

21.7 mi

835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 1
AUTO 19

Grads 2023-24: 1 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,558
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,787

BLS puts the median annual wage for machinists in California at $57,190 (middle 80% from $37,440 to $88,280), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.