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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio

119 Schools Ranked
$4,822 Avg Tuition & Fees*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 119 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

2,036 Total Awards

Our analysis found Columbus State Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Ohio. Columbus State is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,036 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Columbus State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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7,572 Total Awards
$4,569 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7,572 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,569 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,316. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sinclair Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
737 Total Awards
$4,548 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Stark State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Stark State College is a public institution located in North Canton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 737 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,548 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,644. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Stark State College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Apollo Career Center

Lima, Ohio
494 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Apollo Career Center helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Apollo JVS is a public institution located in Lima, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 494 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

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511 Total Awards

Out of the 119 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Monroe, Ohio, the very small public school awarded 511 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

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879 Total Awards
$4,660 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Lorain County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the medium-sized public school handed out 879 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,660 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,601. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LCCC. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Lorain County Community College Report

447 Total Awards

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 447 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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226 Total Awards
$4,251 Average Tuition & Fees

Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Edison Community College is a public institution located in Piqua, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 226 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Edison Community College is $4,251. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,851. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Edison Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Hamrick School

Medina, Ohio
188 Total Awards

Hamrick School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Medina, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 188 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Full Hamrick School Report

174 Total Awards

Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Marietta, Ohio, the very small public school handed out 174 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

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171 Total Awards

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. C-TEC of Licking County is a public institution located in Newark, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 171 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

C-TEC of Licking County does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 2% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Report

#12

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, Ohio
309 Total Awards
$5,630 Average Tuition & Fees

Owens Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Owens State Community College is a public institution located in Perrysburg, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 309 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,630 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owens State Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,022. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Owens State Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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187 Total Awards

Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance is located in Alliance, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 187 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

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#14

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, Ohio
163 Total Awards

With a ranking of #14, Polaris Career Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Polaris Career Center is a public institution located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 163 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

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#15

Warren County Career Center

Lebanon, Ohio
139 Total Awards

Warren County Career Center landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Lebanon, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 139 students in 2021-2022.

Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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145 Total Awards

Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in West Chester, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 145 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, Ohio
172 Total Awards

EHOVE Career Center came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. EHOVE Career Center is a public institution located in Milan, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 172 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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175 Total Awards

Central Ohio Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list. Newark, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 175 students in 2021-2022.

Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at COTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Aveda Institute - Columbus

Columbus, Ohio
113 Total Awards

With a ranking of #19, Aveda Institute - Columbus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 113 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aveda Institute - Columbus. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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106 Total Awards

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Chillicothe, Ohio, the very small public school awarded 106 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.

Full Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District Report

416 Total Awards
$5,274 Average Tuition & Fees

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 416 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,274 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,558. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cincinnati State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report

#22

The Spa School

Columbus, Ohio
133 Total Awards

With a ranking of #22, The Spa School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. The Spa School is a very small private for-profit school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 133 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Madison Adult Career Center

Mansfield, Ohio
93 Total Awards

Madison Adult Career Center landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Madison Adult Career Center is a very small public school located in Mansfield, Ohio that handed out 93 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Inner State Beauty School

Lyndhurst, Ohio

Inner State Beauty School ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Ohio list.

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#25

Four County Career Center

Archbold, Ohio
97 Total Awards

Four County Career Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. This very small public school is located in Archbold, Ohio, and it awarded 97 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 64% 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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