Trade and career programs at Collins Career Technical Center
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 140 | $45,278 | $47,874 | $10,583 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 29 | $53,615 | $54,505 | $12,814 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Collins Career Technical Center cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $11,650 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,591 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,919 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,982 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,583 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,634 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,588 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,591 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 66% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 100% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $52,514 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,166 in federal student loans.
- 66% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Collins Career Technical Center cost?
Tuition and fees are $11,650 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $12,919 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Collins Career Technical Center?
66% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Collins Career Technical Center graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $53,615 one year after finishing.
Is Collins Career Technical Center accredited?
Collins Career Technical Center is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Columbus State Community College, Columbus: $5,788 a year
- Cuyahoga Community College District, Cleveland: $3,249 a year
- Sinclair Community College, Dayton: $3,675 a year
- Stark State College, North Canton: $4,910 a year
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati: $5,517 a year
- Lorain County Community College, Elyria: $4,525 a year
More: all trade schools in Ohio · Collins Career Technical Center on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.