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Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 454 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$9,468
cheaper than 43% of comparable schools
Completion rate
58.3%
Median debt at completion
$13,887
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$47,329
earns ~$4,998.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Collins Career Technical Center is a public school in Chesapeake, OH that mainly awards certificates. With an average annual net price of $9,468, it serves students pursuing hands-on training in trades and allied health fields. The school reports a completion rate of 58.3% and offers programs ranging from practical nursing to vehicle maintenance.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $9,468, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $13,887. This debt figure should be weighed against typical earnings, such as the $47,329 median earnings reported 10 years after entry. A completion rate of 58.3% is reported; note that for public community colleges, this rate may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.

Net price is 26% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 23% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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71.5% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Ohio.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$38,681
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$32,854
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$17,717
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 7 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$27,295
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much of the student body relies on Pell Grants?
Data shows 71.5% of students received Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and what credential do they lead to?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in fields like Practical Nursing, HVAC, and Vehicle Maintenance, plus 8 additional programs.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Allied Health program?
Median earnings for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are reported at $38,681 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program at Collins Career Technical Center?
The reported completion rate is 58.3%.
Is Collins Career Technical Center a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Chesapeake, OH.

Other options in Ohio

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
ETI Technical College of NilesNiles$13,66563.2%$34,017
Apollo Career CenterLimanot reported66.8%$43,101
Ashland County-West Holmes Career CenterAshland$9,30381.3%$31,791
Ashtabula County Technical and Career CampusJefferson$9,59953.9%$42,163
Auburn Career CenterConcord Twp$12,05171.3%$37,032
Belmont CollegeSt Clairsville$6,99542.9%$35,329
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 203614. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.