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Hamrick School

Medina, Ohio · Private for-profit

CDL / truck driving schools
86%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$5,481median debt of graduates
$46,416median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$44,797median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$10,568annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1156 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256 · Phone: (330) 239-2229 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2026 · Probation · Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Hamrick School is a private for-profit trade school in Medina, Ohio, offering CDL / truck driving training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Hamrick School has an 86.1% completion rate, above Ohio's 68.8% average, with median graduate debt of $5,481 and median earnings of $44,797 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Hamrick School is reported at $10,568, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 19.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Hamrick School Hamrick School: 86.1% 86.1% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$43,670$59,800$71,260

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 143 $39,094 $39,084 $5,481
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 $39,094 $39,084 $5,481

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 the cohort was too small to publish.

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About this school

Hamrick School is a private for-profit trade school located in Medina, Ohio, in a fringe rural setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus concentrates on CDL / truck driving training, which accounts for the bulk of its 163 program completers.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 86.1%, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,481, and the median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,797. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $10,568, and 19.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Undergraduate enrollment is small, at 89 students.

Given its narrow focus on CDL / truck driving programs, Hamrick School may suit students seeking a short, career-specific credential rather than a multi-year associate degree, though program length itself is not reported here. Adults changing careers should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the College Scorecard link and by contacting the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Hamrick School offers CDL / truck driving programs, which make up its two listed programs and 163 completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with an accreditation status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Hamrick School participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 86.1%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $5,481.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,797.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported at $10,568.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Hamrick School is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (330) 239-2229 or via https://www.hamrickschool.edu/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and check outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?369950.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's focus on CDL / truck driving training suggests it may suit those seeking a career-specific credential, but adult learners should confirm scheduling and program length directly with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for CDL / truck driving are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Hamrick School at (330) 239-2229 or visit https://www.hamrickschool.edu/ to apply.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby CDL training schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for similar institutions.

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.

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