Nursing at Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 1,549 students in Newark, OH.

Program Analysis

At $66,324/yr, Nursing graduates from Central Ohio Technical College land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 71.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

The median debt load of $12,454 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #558 out of 947 programs, Central Ohio Technical College's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $66,324 to $72,238 over five years (9% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

81 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
76
Low End
81
Score
82
High End
Earnings $66,324/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$732K
2.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
71.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,272
Out-of-state: $15,792
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,454
2.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$72,238
9% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

Explore what Nursing graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 947 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 81/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Central Ohio Technical College?
A score of 81/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Central Ohio Technical College trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $693,895 in decade earnings vs $731,507 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
How affordable is Nursing at Central Ohio Technical College?
At $12,454 in median debt, Nursing graduates from Central Ohio Technical College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Central Ohio Technical College?
Beyond Central Ohio Technical College's classroom route, 4 registered apprenticeships map to Nursing careers — including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →