by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 55 degrees and certificates in Engine Machinist. Certificates are the most popular award, at 85% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $37,805 one year after completing, rising to $54,355 after four years.
Studying Engine Machinist involves the study of Engine Machinist. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To The Building And Reconstruction Of Automotive And Commercial Vehicle Engines. Includes Instruction In Cylinder Head And Block, Crack Repair, Crankshaft Inspection And Repair, Connecting Rods And Pistons, Balancing, Block Preparation, Disassembly And Repair, Engine Assembly, Gas And Diesel Technology, And Inspection And Machining.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., engine machinist draws strong interest, with 55 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award engine machinist degrees, an average of 28 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 53.
By level, the 55 awards include 47 certificates and 8 associate degrees.
The most common engine machinist credential is the certificate: 47 of the 55 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to engine machinist call most for Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension and Quality Control Analysis, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Production and Processing and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Arm-Hand Steadiness, Manual Dexterity and Finger Dexterity.
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How long an engine machinist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 47 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 8 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to engine machinist, at 64.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 64.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 12.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 11.2% |
| Master’s degree | 7.2% |
| Some college courses | 4.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Engine Machinist, with an average median salary of $40,880; the strongest outlook belongs to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, at 7.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Truck Transmission Assembler, Aircraft Powerplant Assembler, Engine Test Cell Technician and Clutch Housing Assembler.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to engine machinist, at 496,018.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 496,018 | 7.8% |
Engine Machinist graduates earn a median $37,805 one year after completing their program, $54,355 after four years and $49,650 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,805 |
| 4 years | $54,355 |
| 5 years | $49,650 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to engine machinist, with a median salary of $40,880.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $40,880 |
Engine Machinist has 17 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 81,569 degrees a year; the largest are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (46,331), Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (10,172) and Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (9,434). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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