The Central Ohio Technical College operates for campuses and offers online courses in order to better assist and educate residents of its service area. The campuses are located in Coshocton, Mount Vernon, Newark and Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The school has active extracurricular and cultural activities, includes over 50 clubs and organizations. COTC prides itself on its faculty and staff, its ability to work with students, and its state of the art facilities.
Academics
Central Ohio Technical College offers over 50 degree and certificate programs for transfer or career. COTC focuses on fast growing fields of study, and provides state of the art facilities and education to ensure that its students are qualified whether they transfer to a four year institution or choose to enter the work force after program completion.
Some programs offered include:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice Technology
- Forensic Science Technology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in attending the Central Ohio Technical College should create an online profile at the COTC website followed by submitting the online application. Those applying should have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
COTC provides financial aid to qualifying individuals. For more information on how to determine eligibility and what types of aid are available students are encouraged to contact the financial aid office.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,900. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $4,300-$5,200
- Out-of-State: $7,100-$8,467
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $180-$210 per unit
- Out-of-State: $290-$350 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 74% | $4,027 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 59% | $4,095 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Central Ohio Technical College may offer services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for this school compared to community colleges in Ohio, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| COTC | Licking County | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 12.0% | - | 18.2% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17.7% | - | 21.4% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1979)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Ohio
- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Central Ohio Technical College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Accounting (A, C)
- Entrepreneurship (A)
- Human Resources
- Advertising and Marketing
Communications and Journalism
- Advertising (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Technology Technician (A)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (A)
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering cad (A)
- Architectural Drafting cad (A)
- Cad Drafting (C)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Surgical Technologist (A, C)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Ultrasound Technician (A)
- Radiologic Technology (A)
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Law and Justice Administration (A)
- Fire Science (A)
- Forensic Science (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Central Ohio Technical College.
- Marion Technical College in Marion, OH (49 miles away)
- Belmont College in Saint Clairsville, OH (81 miles away)
- Miami University - Middletown in Middletown, OH (108 miles away)
- Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, KY (111 miles away)
- Miami University - Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (122 miles away)