Metals such as steel, cast iron and aluminum are machined. The best employment opportunities for machinists are in urban areas with the San Francisco Bay area paying higher that average salaries. Machine tool operators may advance to highly skilled machinists, tool and die makers, instrument makers, machine programmers or machine shop owners. These fees may change. Enrollment fees are due at registration.
Financial aid is available.
Eligibility for Admission To be eligible for admission, the applicant shall be a high school graduate or equivalent, be 18 years of age or older, or a high school student with a concurrent enrollment form filed with Admissions and Records. Matriculation and Placement Tests Matriculation, a method of providing first-time college students with information necessary for success, requires new students to be assessed, oriented, and provided with academic advisement prior to registering for classes. Assessment scores are advisory only. Further information on matriculation and testing requirements may be obtained from the Admissions and Records office. Advisory Board members assist in placing qualified graduates in appropriate jobs as well as determining program priorities and verification of course content.