Central Ohio Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Central Ohio Technical College is a public institution located in Newark, Ohio with approximately 1,941 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,948 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $35,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is a public technical college in Newark, Ohio, United States, with extended campuses in Pataskala, Knox, and Coshocton. Founded in 1971, COTC shares a campus with Ohio State University at Newark and offers 31 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs, including the Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, and Associate of Technical Studies egrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt ($6,644) and affordable net price ($10,075/year) make this a financially accessible option for students pursuing a technical credential, and sharing a campus with Ohio State Newark adds real resources for a small college. The concern worth naming, though, is the 24% graduation rate — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a specific program in mind, a clear plan to complete it, and need to keep costs low while staying close to home.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,941 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055-1767
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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