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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.
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. This fairly large public school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 10,362 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $11,437 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Sinclair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,938 during the early years of their career. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
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 located in Sylvania, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 575 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $9,203 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Ross College-Sylvania graduates make an average of $25,099 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
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.
Degree recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $13,752 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.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. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
The programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
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The programs at Eastern Gateway Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Eastern Gateway Community College is a large public school situated in Steubenville, Ohio. It awarded 7,383 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $4,952 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Eastern Gateway Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,112 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. 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.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,837 in student loans. 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.
Mercy College of Ohio ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toledo, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 425 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,246 in student loans. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% 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. Located in Athens, Ohio, the large public school awarded 9,599 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,201 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $422. During the early years of their career, OHIO Athens graduates make an average of $45,584 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Franklin University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 1,832 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,444 in student loans.After graduating from Franklin University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,081 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Stautzenberger College - Maumee came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $95.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.
Columbus State Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 4,820 students 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.
Herzing University - Akron ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio 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. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
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.
On average, students take out $27,199 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. During the early years of their career, University of Northwestern Ohio graduates make an average of $38,838 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.
Stark State College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Ohio list. North Canton, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,079 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $15,422 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Stark State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,701 during the early years of their career. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Washington State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Marietta, Ohio, 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. During the early years of their career, WSCC graduates make an average of $45,498 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $262.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. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Lorain County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. LCCC is a public institution located in Elyria, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,407 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $16,763 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from LCCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,783 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
With a ranking of #18, University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. UC Blue Ash College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blue Ash, Ohio. It awarded 818 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,855 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $211, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
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. Terra State Community College is a small public school located in Fremont, Ohio that handed out 444 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $20,491 in loans while pursuing their degree.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.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. BGSU-Firelands is a small public school situated in Huron, Ohio. It awarded 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. During the early years of their career, BGSU-Firelands graduates make an average of $37,976 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Marion Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Marion, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 416 students 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. Once they receive their degree, MTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,443 during the early year of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Degree recipients from Stautzenberger College - Brecksville accumulate an average of $19,754 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. During the early years of their career, Stautzenberger College - Brecksville graduates make an average of $28,690 annually. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Hocking College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Nelsonville, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 540 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,851 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $209. During the early years of their career, Hocking Technical College graduates make an average of $31,084 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 44% 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.
Degree recipients from Kent State University at Ashtabula accumulate an average of $22,880 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. 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. This small public school is located in Zanesville, Ohio, and it awarded 380 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,865 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Zane State College graduates make an average of $42,158 annually. 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.