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Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio · Public

Medical assistant programsRadiology & sonography programsMedical billing & coding programsLineman schoolsElectrician schoolsPlumbing schoolsSurgical technologist programsWelding schools
not reportedcompletion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$8,300median debt of graduates
$40,017median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,495median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 1467 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302 · Phone: (740) 389-4636 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

Marion Technical College is a public trade school in Marion, Ohio, offering medical assistant, radiology and sonography, and medical billing and coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and other program-specific accreditors.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Marion Technical College carry a median debt of $8,300 and earn a median of $41,495 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 68.8% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact Marion Technical College for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
Radiologic technologists and technicians$60,360$78,320$82,430
Medical records specialists$38,060$50,990$63,510
Electrical power-line installers and repairers$58,840$93,150$104,200
Electricians$40,750$64,700$80,500
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$45,470$63,330$84,260
Surgical technologists$48,110$62,420$73,790
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,990$50,340$59,510

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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 19 $35,761 $41,342 $7,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 15 $46,184 $48,139 $6,196
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 15 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 10 $46,184 $48,139 $6,196
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $35,761 $41,342 $7,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported $24,679 not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 3 $46,184 $48,139 $6,196
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 1 $35,761 $41,342 $7,500
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 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 the cohort was too small to publish.

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About this school

Marion Technical College is a public trade and career school in Marion, Ohio, located in a distant-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. Its programs are accredited through multiple bodies, including the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and others relevant to specific program areas. Among its 15 program offerings, the most-awarded are medical assistant programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical billing and coding programs.

In terms of outcomes, the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard reports that Marion Technical College serves about 1,475 undergraduate students, with 116 trade program completers. The state average completion rate 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 $8,300, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,495. About 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students pursuing healthcare-support and technical career paths, such as medical assisting, radiology, or billing and coding, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided. Career changers should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and current tuition. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and review detailed federal outcome data through the College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Marion Technical College offers 15 program areas, with the most-awarded being medical assistant programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical billing and coding programs. Other program families include lineman, electrician, plumbing, surgical technology, and welding programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Marion Technical College is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and program-specific bodies for occupational and physical therapy.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants and federal loans.

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 for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate in Ohio 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 $8,300, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,495, per the College Scorecard.

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 directly at (740) 389-4636 or visit mtc.edu for current tuition figures.

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

Marion Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for in-state residents compared to private for-profit schools, along with public accountability standards.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of specific programs such as medical assisting or radiology.

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

You can verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors, such as the Higher Learning Commission, and review detailed federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203881.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school to learn what credentials, such as radiologic technology certification, may follow specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Marion Technical College by phone at (740) 389-4636 or through its website at https://www.mtc.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across 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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