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Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio · Public community college
Address: 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Phone: (614) 287-5353 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Columbus State Community College is a public trade and career school in Columbus, OH offering CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and plumbing programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $8,749 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,435, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the school's completion rate versus Ohio's 68.8% state average is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Columbus State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid applies here, and about 26.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $45,470 | $63,330 | $84,260 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $51,490 | $80,570 | $97,540 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,370 | $53,990 | $74,130 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Massage therapists | $40,340 | $55,990 | $60,880 |
| Dental hygienists | $76,260 | $88,990 | $97,210 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Construction laborers | $37,370 | $56,080 | $74,370 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $34,980 | $40,650 | $48,200 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,110 | $62,420 | $73,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 375 | not reported | not reported | $3,500 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 132 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 122 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 48 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 33 | not reported | not reported | $3,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Columbus State Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible community college in Columbus, Ohio, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The campus offers 32 trade and career program families, most notably CNA classes (375 completers), EMT & paramedic training (149 completers), and plumbing schools (132 completers), alongside programs in welding, HVAC-adjacent construction trades, dental hygiene, medical billing and coding, and more.
Federal data shows 1,034 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 17,549. The state average completion rate for Ohio is 68.8%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $8,749, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,435. About 26.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This large-city campus offers a mix of short, certificate-length programs like CNA classes and EMT training alongside longer allied-health and technical programs such as dental hygiene and radiologic technology, which may suit both quick career entry and more extended study. Because program lengths and schedules vary and are not detailed here, prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and review official federal outcome data, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Columbus State Community College offers 32 trade and career program families, with the most completers in CNA classes (375), EMT & paramedic training (149), and plumbing schools (132). Other program families include welding, dental hygiene, medical billing and coding, and construction trades.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission. It also holds program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 26.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported in federal data. The Ohio state average completion rate is 68.8%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $8,749, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,435, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (614) 287-5353 or visit https://www.cscc.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Columbus State Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal financial aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format for programs of interest.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors, including the Higher Learning Commission, and review official federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?202222.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short, certificate-style programs like CNA classes and EMT training, as well as longer allied-health programs like dental hygiene, which may suit different timelines for career changers. Specific fit depends on individual program length and schedule, which are not detailed here, so contacting the school is recommended.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly or check with relevant state licensing boards for programs such as CNA, EMT, or dental hygiene.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Columbus State Community College at (614) 287-5353 or visit their website at https://www.cscc.edu/ for application information.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.