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Truck driving (CDL) schools in Ohio
14 schools in Ohio offer truck driving (CDL) programs (11 of them public), with 14 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $56,526 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamrick SchoolMedina, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 171 | $56,724 | $52,262 | $5,481 | $7,175 |
| University of Northwestern OhioLima, OH | Private 2-year college | Certificate | 63 | $56,526 | n/a | $21,750 | $14,625 |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult EducationZanesville, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 104 | $40,937 | $51,733 | n/a | $5,500 |
| Apollo Career CenterLima, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 100 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $935 |
| Buckeye Hills Career CenterRio Grande, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $15,202 |
| Buckeye Joint Vocational SchoolNew Philadelphia, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,850 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development SchoolsMonroe, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 108 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $10,150 |
| Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,249 |
| Great Oaks Career CampusesCincinnati, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,800 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OH | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,690 |
| Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving AcademyTrotwood, OH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 253 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,310 |
| Stark State CollegeNorth Canton, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,910 |
| Vantage Career CenterVan Wert, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 44 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $850 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical TrainingMarietta, OH | Public technical school | Certificate | 43 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,218 |
Cities with the most programs: Lima (2), Medina (1), Zanesville (1), Rio Grande (1), New Philadelphia (1), Monroe (1), Cleveland (1), Cincinnati (1), Nelsonville (1), Trotwood (1), North Canton (1), Van Wert (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Ohio?
14 schools in Ohio awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 14 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Ohio has the highest earnings?
Hamrick School in Medina, where certificate graduates earned a median of $56,724 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Ohio?
By yearly tuition and fees, Vantage Career Center in Van Wert charges $850 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Ohio?
The typical certificate program in Ohio reported median earnings of $56,526 one year after graduation and $51,998 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools 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.