Marion 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%. a public school with 1,475 students.
About This School
Marion Technical College is a public institution located in Marion, Ohio with approximately 1,475 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,417 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $32,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Marion Technical College, is a public technical college in Marion, Ohio, United States. It shares a campus with Ohio State University at Marion. Founded in 1970 with classes beginning in 1971, MTC has awarded over 7,500 associate degrees. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs in the areas of Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Public Service, Health, and Arts and Sciences. As of 2023, it offered one Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. The college practices open admissions. Some Marion Tech professors teach courses at local high schools for qualified students to earn college credits. High school students comprise 55% of MTC's enrollment, making them the student majority and the cause of increased enrollment at the college over the past decade.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,027/year net price and only $5,500 in median debt at graduation, the financial commitment is genuinely low-risk, making it a reasonable starting point for students in the Marion area pursuing associate degrees, nursing, or a transfer path to Ohio State. The 22% graduation rate is a real concern, though — it suggests many students don't finish, so you'll want to think honestly about what support systems you'll need to stay on track. If you complete a credential, median earnings of $32,900 at 10 years are modest, so this fits best as an affordable stepping stone rather than a final destination.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (1,475 undergraduates).
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