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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio

35 Schools Ranked
$40,881 Average Earnings
$26,831 Avg Student Debt

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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10,362 Total Awards
$32,938 Average Earnings
$11,437 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Sinclair Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students in Ohio. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 10,362 degrees in 2021-2022.

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.

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#2

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio
575 Total Awards
$25,099 Average Earnings
$9,203 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 35 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ross College-Sylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Ross College-Sylvania is a very small private for-profit school situated in Sylvania, Ohio. It awarded 575 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,203 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Ross College-Sylvania graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,099 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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447 Total Awards
$38,621 Average Earnings
$13,752 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James A Rhodes State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Rhodes State College is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 447 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $13,752 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Rhodes State College graduates make an average of $38,621 annually. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,885 Total Awards
$41,987 Average Earnings
$13,909 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a great place for trade school students. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,885 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,909 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Cincinnati State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,987 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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#5

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
7,383 Total Awards
$40,112 Average Earnings
$4,952 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 35 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Steubenville, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 7,383 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $4,952 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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883 Total Awards
$35,795 Average Earnings
$17,837 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. UC Clermont College is a public institution located in Batavia, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and 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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#7

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio
425 Total Awards
$51,911 Average Earnings
$22,246 Avg Student Debt

Mercy College of Ohio landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Mercy College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Toledo, Ohio. It awarded 425 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Mercy College accumulate an average of $22,246 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 $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.

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9,599 Total Awards
$45,584 Average Earnings
$29,201 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio 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. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $422, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OHIO Athens graduates make an average of $45,584 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
1,832 Total Awards
$47,081 Average Earnings
$29,444 Avg Student Debt

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. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 1,832 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $29,444 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Franklin University graduates make an average of $47,081 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

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317 Total Awards
$28,062 Average Earnings
$19,660 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Maumee landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a very small private for-profit school located in Maumee, Ohio that handed out 317 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Stautzenberger College - Maumee accumulate an average of $19,660 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $95, assuming you 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. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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4,820 Total Awards
$12,197 Avg Student Debt

Columbus State Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 4,820 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $12,197 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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185 Total Awards
$40,804 Average Earnings
$26,775 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. Herzing Akron is located in Akron, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 185 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,775 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $175. Once they receive their degree, Herzing Akron graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,804 during the early year of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
2,079 Total Awards
$34,701 Average Earnings
$15,422 Avg Student Debt

Stark State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Stark State College is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,079 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $15,422 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Stark State College graduates make an average of $34,701 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

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1,316 Total Awards
$38,838 Average Earnings
$27,199 Avg Student Debt

University of Northwestern Ohio came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. 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.

Degree recipients from University of Northwestern Ohio accumulate an average of $27,199 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $325, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from University of Northwestern Ohio, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,838 during the early years of their career. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

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449 Total Awards
$45,498 Average Earnings
$13,104 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Washington State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. WSCC is a public institution located in Marietta, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 449 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from WSCC accumulate an average of $13,104 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from WSCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,498 during the early years of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

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277 Total Awards
$54,959 Average Earnings
$24,904 Avg Student Debt

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 277 students 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.After graduating from The Christ College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $54,959 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

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2,407 Total Awards
$37,783 Average Earnings
$16,763 Avg Student Debt

Lorain County Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,407 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $16,763 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, LCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,783 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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818 Total Awards
$43,652 Average Earnings
$17,855 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash 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. 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. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $211 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC Blue Ash College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,652 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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444 Total Awards
$33,099 Average Earnings
$20,491 Avg Student Debt

Terra State Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Terra Community College is located in Fremont, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 444 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,491 in student loans.After graduating from Terra Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,099 during the early years of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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371 Total Awards
$37,976 Average Earnings
$19,772 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Bowling Green State University - Firelands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Huron, Ohio, the small public school 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. Once they receive their degree, BGSU-Firelands graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,976 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

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#20

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
416 Total Awards
$42,443 Average Earnings
$9,253 Avg Student Debt

Marion Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. This small public school is located in Marion, Ohio, and it awarded 416 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,253 in student loans.After graduating from MTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,443 during the early years of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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135 Total Awards
$28,690 Average Earnings
$19,754 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Brecksville ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Brecksville, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $19,754 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $95, assuming you 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.

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#23

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
540 Total Awards
$31,084 Average Earnings
$12,851 Avg Student Debt

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 awarded 540 diplomas to qualifed students 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $209.After graduating from Hocking Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,084 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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221 Total Awards
$35,298 Average Earnings
$22,880 Avg Student Debt

Kent State University at Ashtabula came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Ashtabula, Ohio, the small public school awarded 221 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $22,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $269 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Kent State University at Ashtabula graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,298 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#24

Zane State College

Zanesville, Ohio
380 Total Awards
$42,158 Average Earnings
$8,865 Avg Student Debt

Zane State College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Zanesville, Ohio, the small public school awarded 380 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,865 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Zane State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,158 during the early year of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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