Terra State Community College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Ohio residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,028 students.
About This School
Terra State Community College is a public institution located in Fremont, Ohio with approximately 1,028 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,345 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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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% 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 (1,028 undergraduates).
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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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