Terra State Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,120 students.
About This School
Terra State Community College is a public institution located in Fremont, Ohio with approximately 1,120 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,691 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Terra State Community College is a public community college in Fremont, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1968 as Vanguard Technical Institute, a night school using the facilities of Vanguard Vocational Center. Terra's district includes Sandusky, Seneca, and the eastern portion of Ottawa counties.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, low-risk way to start a career or transfer — median debt at graduation is just $8,557, which is well below average for any college. That said, median earnings of $32,600 a decade out suggest most graduates land in modest-paying roles, so think carefully about your specific program and whether it aligns with higher-earning fields like healthcare or skilled trades. This is a smart, practical choice for students in the Fremont-area counties who want to minimize debt, but it's worth researching your intended program's job outcomes before enrolling.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,120 undergraduates).
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