Construction Trades programs in Ohio
15 construction trades programs at 11 Ohio schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $41,789 one year after completion, 13% above the national median of $36,994. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETI Technical College of Niles | Niles, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 3 | $46,772 | – | – |
| Remington College-Cleveland Campus | Cleveland, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 21 | $36,806 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest State Community College | Archbold, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Fortis College-Centerville | Centerville, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Polaris Career Center | Middleburg Heights, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | Groveport, OH | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in Ohio?
By reported one-year earnings, ETI Technical College of Niles leads at $46,772 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in Ohio?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Ohio.