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Construction trades programs in Ohio
9 schools in Ohio offer construction trades programs (7 of them public), with 8 certificate and 3 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,789 a year after finishing, compared with $36,165 nationally.
All construction trades programs in Ohio
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETI Technical College of NilesNiles, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 3 | $46,772 | $59,949 | n/a | $11,350 |
| Remington College-Cleveland CampusCleveland, OH | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $36,806 | n/a | $9,500 | $16,101 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,788 |
| Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,788 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical SchoolsGroveport, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,750 |
| Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,525 |
| Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,525 |
| Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,818 |
| Polaris Career CenterMiddleburg Heights, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,977 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
Cities with the most programs: Cleveland (2), Niles (1), Columbus (1), Groveport (1), Elyria (1), Archbold (1), Middleburg Heights (1), Dayton (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Ohio?
9 schools in Ohio awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which construction trades program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Remington College-Cleveland Campus in Cleveland, where certificate graduates earned a median of $36,806 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland charges $3,249 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do construction trades graduates make in Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $41,789 one year after graduation and $59,949 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.