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Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH·Private for-profit·331 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 331 students.

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331
Students
$27,952
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$39,000
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Ohio Technical College is a private for-profit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio with approximately 331 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $27,952 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ohio Technical College is a private for-profit automotive technical college in Cleveland, Ohio. It offered its first classes in 1969 as Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. OTC offers programs in automotive, auto-diesel, collision, diesel, manufacturer, motor sports, PowerSport, restoration and welding.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $39,000 ten years out, which is a modest return for a program costing nearly $28,000 per year — though the relatively low median debt of $9,500 suggests many students borrow carefully or receive solid grant aid. Worth considering if you're drawn to a hands-on technical trade program in Cleveland and have a clear career target in mind, but compare that earnings figure against local job market data for your specific field before committing.

Founded
1969
Setting
Large city

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
$27,952
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants48%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.1x

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

White68%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (331 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ohio Technical College

1374 E 51st St

Cleveland, OH 44103

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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