Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County, located in Newark, Ohio, is a technical school that offers many career training opportunities for high school students and adults, alike.
CTEC programs that are extended to high school students include: engineering and design, automotive tech, culinary arts, cosmetology, dental assisting, mechanics, digital design, early childhood education, firefighting and EMS, medical assisting, physical therapy, welding, and many, many more.
CTEC also extends many programs to adults who are looking to further their education. These programs include: cosmetology, massage therapy, and more.
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County offers a convenient payment plan for students who may need to make payments on their tuition and fees. Scholarships and grants are available to those who apply and qualify for them. Direct federal loans are also available to those who may need them.
Registration at CTEC can be completed several different ways. Those who wish to apply can do so by mail by printing out the registration form, by phone, or in-person on the CTEC campus.
CTEC offers an array of free classes for those who are disadvantaged or disabled and may need extra help. These classes include: reading skills, math skills, GED preparation, tutoring, study skills, and basic keyboarding.
If you are interested in applying at CTEC, or would like to learn more information about the programs of study and services offered there, click here to visit their official website.
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.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Business and Marketing Studies
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (C)
- Medium and Heavy Vehicle Truck Technology (C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
Precision Production
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (C)
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
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 | 84% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 46% | $4,029 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 31% | $5,841 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County may provide services including:
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Assisting students to find work
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County compares against other community colleges in Licking County and the community colleges in Ohio as a whole.
| C-TEC of Licking County | Licking County | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86.0% | 86.1% | 85.4% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
Other Technical Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County.
- Knox County Career Center in Mount Vernon, OH (19 miles away)
- Mid-East Career and Technology Centers - Adult Education in Zanesville, OH (26 miles away)
- Eastland - Fairfield Career and Technical Schools in Groveport, OH (28 miles away)
- Adult and Community Education - Columbus City Schools in Columbus, OH (30 miles away)
- Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, OH (33 miles away)