Central Ohio Technical College

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,776

2.58% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$9,342

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.16%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

3,029

19.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

24.1%

47 Graduates

About

Central Ohio Technical College is a higher education institution located in Licking County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Central Ohio Technical College were .

In 2020, 667 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Ohio Technical College. 74.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (502 degrees), 8.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Ohio Technical College is $4,776, which is $−3,204 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Ohio Technical College is $4,776, which is $−3,204 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,342.

In 2020, 40% of undergraduate students attending Central Ohio Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,776

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Central Ohio Technical College was $4,776. The cost of tuition at Central Ohio Technical College is $−3,204 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Ohio Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,342

2020 Value

8.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Central Ohio Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,342. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Central Ohio Technical College grew by 8.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Ohio Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,296

Room and Board

$792

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Ohio Technical College was of $7,296 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $792. The cost of room and board increased by 6.79% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Ohio Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Central Ohio Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.56% with respect to 2019, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Ohio Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.16%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Central Ohio Technical College was 8.16%, which represents 79 out of the 968 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Ohio Technical College has a total enrollment of 3,029 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Ohio Technical College is 598 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,431. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at Central Ohio Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Ohio Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.8% Two or More Races, 3.14% Asian, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.099% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Ohio Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Ohio Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,029 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Ohio Technical College is 598 and the part-time enrollment is 2,431. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at Central Ohio Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Ohio Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Ohio Technical College was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Central Ohio Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Ohio Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,069
Black or African American
319
Two or More Races
206

The enrolled student population at Central Ohio Technical College is 68.3% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.8% Two or More Races, 3.14% Asian, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 0.099% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 253 students (8.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 331 more women than men received degrees from Central Ohio Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Ohio Technical College is white (502 degrees awarded). There were 8.96 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Central Ohio Technical College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Ohio Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (401 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Ohio Technical College are Registered nurses (1,319,807 people), Software developers (468,431 people), Other managers (227,624 people), Social workers, all other (187,499 people), and Medical & health services managers (166,517 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Ohio Technical College are Health (401 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (48 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (13 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Ohio Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Ohio Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,543,722 people), Computer Systems Design (561,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (372,553 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (364,796 people), and Outpatient care centers (267,328 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Ohio Technical College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Central Ohio Technical College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Central Ohio Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

499

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Central Ohio Technical College, which is 0.337 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (499).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Ohio Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Central Ohio Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 0.194 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 180 degrees were awarded to women at Central Ohio Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.14 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 19% of students graduating from Central Ohio Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Central Ohio Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.38% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
502 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded
Unknown
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Ohio Technical College is white (502 degrees awarded). There were 8.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (56 degrees).

6.9% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
374 degrees awarded
White Male
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Ohio Technical College is white female (374 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (128 degrees).

Operations

Central Ohio Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.46M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $433k (12.5%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Central Ohio Technical College had a total salary expenditure of $26.9M. Central Ohio Technical College employs 19 Instructors, 18 Assistant professors, and 12 Professors. Most academics at Central Ohio Technical College are Female Instructors (12), Female Assistant professors(10), and Female Professors (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Ohio Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$3.46M

2020 Endowment

2.05%

growth from 2019

Central Ohio Technical College has an endowment valued at about $3.46M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Ohio Technical College grew 2.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $960k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Ohio Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.26M - Federal
$293k - State
$11.4k - Local

As of 2020, Central Ohio Technical College received $1.26M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $293k from state grants and contracts, and $11.4k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$11.9M

2020 Salaries

0.18%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Central Ohio Technical College paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($26.9M) and a 0.18% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.69% growth from 2018 and a 9.94% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Central Ohio Technical College paid a total of $4M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Ohio Technical College were Instructor with 19 employees; Assistant professor with 18 employees; and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Ohio Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees; Management with 22 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Ohio Technical College was Female Instructor with 12 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Ohio Technical College.

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