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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 221 schools in Ohio to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found Columbus State Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students in Ohio. This large public school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio list. Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10,362 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,437 in student loans.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. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Out of the 221 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Stark State College landed the # 3 spot 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. 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. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Ohio. Cuyahoga Community College District is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,514 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,632 in student loans.After graduating from Cuyahoga Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,886 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northwestern Ohio. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Lima, Ohio, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,316 diplomas to qualifed students 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $325. 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.
Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school awarded 16,872 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ohio State accumulate an average of $34,977 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 $320 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ohio State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,871 during the early year of their career. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio list. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,885 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,909 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #8, Hondros College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small private for-profit school is located in Westerville, Ohio, and it awarded 1,076 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Hondros College of Nursing accumulate an average of $24,184 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $131, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Hondros College of Nursing, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,993 during the early years of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. D Russel Lee Career Center is located in Monroe, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 652 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $6,536 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, D Russel Lee Career Center graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,710 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
With a ranking of #10, Apollo Career Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Lima, Ohio, the very small public school handed out 532 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Apollo JVS accumulate an average of $7,699 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Apollo JVS graduates make an average of $25,025 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Perrysburg, Ohio, and it awarded 2,260 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,615 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Owens State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,221 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
With a ranking of #12, Lorain County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Elyria, Ohio, the medium-sized public school awarded 2,407 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
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 - Main Campus 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. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the large public school awarded 12,161 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from UC accumulate an average of $33,704 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $330, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,016 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Ross College-Sylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #14 on the 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.
On average, students take out $9,203 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Ross College-Sylvania, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,099 during the early years of their career. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Troy, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 306 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from HIWT accumulate an average of $6,439 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 $178 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, HIWT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,691 during the early year of their career. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.
Edison State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Piqua, Ohio, the small public school awarded 722 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $16,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Edison Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,065 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
With a ranking of #17, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 3,979 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $31,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $304, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Akron Main Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,222 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Dayton School of Medical Massage ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio list. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 289 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,810 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $68, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Dayton School of Medical Massage graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $21,250 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Fortis College - Columbus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #19 on the list. Fortis College - Columbus is located in Westerville, Ohio and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 280 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,680 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $93. During the early years of their career, Fortis College - Columbus graduates make an average of $38,306 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Shawnee State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in Portsmouth, Ohio, the small public school awarded 633 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Shawnee State University accumulate an average of $24,561 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Shawnee State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,765 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in West Chester, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 279 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,479 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $129, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Aveda Fredric’s Institute - Cincinnati graduates make an average of $21,232 annually. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Ohio Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio list. Newark, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 593 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,255 in student loans.After graduating from COTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,125 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio ranking. OHIO Athens is a public institution located in Athens, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,599 degrees 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. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $422, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. 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. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
James A Rhodes State College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. 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.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.
With a ranking of #25, Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Alliance, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school handed out 277 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,300 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $15,958 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Trade Schools in Ohio
Not only did these schools make the top 35 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Fortis College - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| 37 | Polaris Career Center | Middleburg Heights, OH |
| 38 | Lakeland Community College | Kirtland, OH |
| 39 | Belmont College | St Clairsville, OH |
| 40 | Warren County Career Center | Lebanon, OH |
| 41 | Hamrick School | Medina, OH |
| 42 | Washington State Community College | Marietta, OH |
| 43 | Aveda Institute - Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| 44 | Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology, North Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 44 | Stautzenberger College - Maumee | Maumee, OH |
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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