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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Ohio
13 schools in Ohio offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (13 of them public), with 13 certificate and 2 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $56,283 a year after finishing, compared with $62,165 nationally.
All heavy equipment mechanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | $56,283 | $46,723 | n/a | $852 |
| Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH | Community college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $46,839 | n/a | $4,818 |
| Apollo Career CenterLima, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $935 |
| Buckeye Hills Career CenterRio Grande, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,202 |
| Collins Career Technical CenterChesapeake, OH | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,650 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,818 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School DistrictChillicothe, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,736 |
| Scioto County Career Technical CenterLucasville, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,934 |
| Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,675 |
| Tri-Rivers Career CenterMarion, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $16,701 |
| Upper Valley Career CenterPiqua, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,408 |
| Warren County Career CenterLebanon, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $12,800 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical TrainingMarietta, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,218 |
Cities with the most programs: Newark (1), Archbold (1), Lima (1), Rio Grande (1), Chesapeake (1), Cleveland (1), Chillicothe (1), Lucasville (1), Dayton (1), Marion (1), Piqua (1), Lebanon (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Ohio?
13 schools in Ohio awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 13 certificate and 2 associate programs.
Which heavy equipment mechanic program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark, where certificate graduates earned a median of $56,283 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County in Newark charges $852 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do heavy equipment mechanic graduates make in Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $56,283 one year after graduation and $46,781 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Heavy equipment mechanic 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.