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NTMA Training Centers of Southern California

Santa Fe Springs, California · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:

CNC & machining programs
not reportedcompletion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: not found in the federal accreditation database (Not found in DAPIP)
Address: 12131 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 · Phone: 56292137220 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a private non-profit trade school in Santa Fe Springs, CA offering CNC and machining programs.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for California trade programs is 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data for NTMA Training Centers of Southern California; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this Title IV-participating school.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Machinists$37,440$57,190$74,210

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 118 $35,861 $35,148 $8,418

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a private non-profit trade school located in Santa Fe Springs, California, a large suburb setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school because it participates in Title IV federal aid programs. The campus's accreditation status is not found in the federal DAPIP database, so applicants should confirm accreditation directly with the school. The campus's primary program area is CNC and machining programs, which accounted for 118 completions in the most recent reporting period.

Regarding outcomes data, the state average completion rate for similar programs in California is 64.2 percent, but how this campus's own completion rate compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should not assume figures not listed here; instead, verify current numbers directly with the school or via the College Scorecard.

Given its single, focused program family in CNC and machining, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, trade-specific training rather than a broad associate degree pathway, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here. Career changers interested in machining trades should contact the school directly to ask about program duration, format, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and any updated outcome figures, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the link provided by the school, or contact the campus directly by phone or website.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California offers CNC and machining programs, which had 118 program completions in the most recent reporting period. This appears to be the campus's single program family.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

This campus's accreditation status was not found in the federal DAPIP database. Contact the school directly or check its website to confirm current accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's specific completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for similar California trade programs is 64.2 percent, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link or contact the school for more information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for any available outcomes information.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at its listed phone number or website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a private non-profit school. Non-profit control can affect tuition pricing structures and institutional mission compared to for-profit schools, though specific comparisons are not detailed here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to ask about the duration of its CNC and machining programs.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided by the school. For accreditation status, contact the school directly since it was not found in the DAPIP database.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not report program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers. Contact the school directly to discuss program format and scheduling options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach NTMA Training Centers of Southern California by phone at 56292137220 or visit its website at https://ntmamcc.org/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools offering CNC and machining programs is not reported here. Use the College Scorecard to look up and compare other schools in the area.

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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