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Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,475 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$7,417
cheaper than 59% of comparable schools
Completion rate
28.6%
Median debt at completion
$8,300
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,495
earns ~$5,594.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Marion Technical College is a public school in Marion, OH that mainly awards associate degrees and offers many programs beyond trades. With an average annual net price of $7,417 after aid, it serves students looking for vocational training at a lower cost. The school reports a completion rate of 28.6% and a median student debt of $8,300 at graduation.

What to know

Prospective students should note the 28.6% completion rate reflects the fact that public community colleges often undercount transfer-outs. The median student debt of $8,300 represents a manageable load relative to typical earnings, given the annual net price is $7,417. Earnings vary significantly by program, with some associate degree paths reporting median earnings around $48,139 two years after completion.

Net price is 42% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$48,139
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$41,342
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,679
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 40 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$50,856
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$44,925
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$37,424
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$36,134
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherassociate degree$30,988
Social Workassociate degree$30,554
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
Real Estateundergraduate certificatenot reported
Real Estateassociate degreenot reported
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Precision Metal Working, and Practical Nursing. Marion Technical College lists 40 additional programs beyond these trades.
What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree) shows median earnings of $48,139 two years after completion. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate degree) reports median earnings of $41,342. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (undergraduate certificate) has median earnings of $24,679 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?
The school reports a completion rate of 28.6%. This figure does not include students who transferred to other institutions, which is common for public community colleges.
Is the school public or private?
Marion Technical College is a public school located in Marion, OH.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $8,300. The average annual net price after aid is $7,417. The total debt is roughly equivalent to about one year of net cost.

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Ashtabula County Technical and Career CampusJefferson$9,59953.9%$42,163
Auburn Career CenterConcord Twp$12,05171.3%$37,032
Belmont CollegeSt Clairsville$6,99542.9%$35,329
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 203881. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.