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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in Ohio to see which online programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Schools in Ohio
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Our 2023 rankings named Sinclair Community College the most popular school in Ohio for trade school students working on their degree. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10,362 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $11,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Sinclair Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,938 during the early year of their career. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Ross College-Sylvania. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Sylvania, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 575 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ross College-Sylvania accumulate an average of $9,203 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Ross College-Sylvania graduates make an average of $25,099 annually. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 35 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, James A Rhodes State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Lima, Ohio, and it awarded 447 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,752 in student loans.After graduating from Rhodes State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,621 during the early years of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,885 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Cincinnati State accumulate an average of $13,909 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Cincinnati State graduates make an average of $41,987 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Eastern Gateway Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school handed out 7,383 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,952 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Eastern Gateway Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,112 during the early year of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. UC Clermont College is a medium-sized public school situated in Batavia, Ohio. It awarded 883 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,837 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $211, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC Clermont College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,795 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
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Mercy College of Ohio came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Toledo, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 425 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $22,246 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $241 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Mercy College graduates make an average of $51,911 annually. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. Athens, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 9,599 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from OHIO Athens accumulate an average of $29,201 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $422. Once they receive their degree, OHIO Athens graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,584 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Franklin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,832 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $29,444 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Franklin University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,081 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
With a ranking of #10, Stautzenberger College - Maumee did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school situated in Maumee, Ohio. It awarded 317 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $19,660 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $95 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stautzenberger College - Maumee, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,062 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
With a ranking of #11, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school handed out 4,820 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Columbus State accumulate an average of $12,197 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Herzing University - Akron came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 185 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $26,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $175 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Herzing Akron, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,804 during the early years of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Stark State College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. This fairly large public school is located in North Canton, Ohio, and it awarded 2,079 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,422 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Stark State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,701 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
With a ranking of #13, University of Northwestern Ohio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. University of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lima, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,316 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,199 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $325 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Northwestern Ohio graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,838 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
With a ranking of #15, Washington State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Marietta, Ohio, the small public school awarded 449 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $13,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, WSCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,498 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. The Christ College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 277 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,904 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $262 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, The Christ College graduates make an average of $54,959 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
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Lorain County Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. LCCC is located in Elyria, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,407 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $16,763 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LCCC graduates make an average of $37,783 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. UC Blue Ash College is a public institution located in Blue Ash, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 818 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,855 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $211. Once they receive their degree, UC Blue Ash College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,652 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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Terra State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Fremont, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 444 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Terra Community College accumulate an average of $20,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Terra Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,099 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Bowling Green State University - Firelands is a small public school located in Huron, Ohio that handed out 371 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,772 in student loans.After graduating from BGSU-Firelands, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,976 during the early years of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
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With a ranking of #20, Marion Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Marion Technical College is a small public school located in Marion, Ohio that handed out 416 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MTC accumulate an average of $9,253 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,443 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is a very small private for-profit school situated in Brecksville, Ohio. It awarded 135 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Stautzenberger College - Brecksville accumulate an average of $19,754 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $95 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stautzenberger College - Brecksville, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,690 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Hocking College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Nelsonville, Ohio, the small public school handed out 540 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Hocking Technical College accumulate an average of $12,851 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $209, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Hocking Technical College graduates make an average of $31,084 annually. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Kent State University at Ashtabula ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Ashtabula, Ohio, and it awarded 221 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,880 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $269, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Kent State University at Ashtabula, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,298 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
With a ranking of #24, Zane State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Zane State College is located in Zanesville, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 380 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Zane State College accumulate an average of $8,865 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Zane State College graduates make an average of $42,158 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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