CNC · 25 mi of San Diego

Machining and CNC Schools in San Diego, CA

2 schools within 25 miles of San Diego reported machining and CNC graduates for 2023-24, 10 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

San Diego City College

8.0 mi

1313 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 7
ELEC 35

Grads 2023-24: 7 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,154
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,127

Palomar College

22.3 mi

1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA · Public, 2-year

CNC 3
WELD 42
ELEC 30
AUTO 20
CARP 12
DSL 8
BODY 5

Grads 2023-24: 3 machining and CNC
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,356
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,110

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.