Central Ohio Technical College

What are the graduation rates for students at Central Ohio Technical College?

COTC's reported overall graduation rate is 30% in the 2024-25 institutional data. This is a defined completion measure, not the share of every student who eventually earns a credential.

The commonly reported federal graduation-rate measure follows first-time, full-time students through 150% of a program's normal length. At a two-year college, that means a three-year window for a two-year program. It does not fully describe the outcomes of part-time students, transfer-in students or those who move to another college without first completing a COTC credential.

The figure is useful for setting expectations, but it cannot explain an individual student's likelihood of finishing. Applicants can get a more relevant picture by asking their intended program about course sequencing, cohort entry, clinical availability and the time normally needed to complete it while studying at their planned pace.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Central Ohio Technical College?

A single college-wide salary would be a poor guide to earnings after COTC. Nursing, engineering technology and other programs lead toward different occupations, and pay varies with location, experience, licensing and whether a student continues their education.

When comparing earnings figures, students should check who was counted, whether the number is a median or an average and how long after enrollment or completion it was measured. Federal College Scorecard measures, for example, can represent specific groups of former students rather than everyone who graduated from a particular program. Earnings are one consideration alongside program cost, debt, licensing requirements and the kinds of work a credential permits.