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Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio · Public
Address: 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402 · Phone: (937) 512-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Sinclair Community College is a public trade and career school in Dayton, Ohio, offering EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $12,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,558, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average of 68.8% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Sinclair Community College; federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 31.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,110 | $48,710 | $63,840 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,370 | $53,990 | $74,130 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Dental hygienists | $76,260 | $88,990 | $97,210 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $51,490 | $80,570 | $97,540 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,110 | $62,420 | $73,790 |
| Electricians | $40,750 | $64,700 | $80,500 |
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,970 | $59,520 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,630 | $62,510 | $78,190 |
| Machinists | $38,070 | $57,940 | $64,050 |
| Construction laborers | $37,370 | $56,080 | $74,370 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $34,980 | $40,650 | $48,200 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 214 | $20,566 | $17,375 | $5,868 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 119 | $27,431 | $23,340 | $3,441 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 70 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 67 | $32,965 | $36,294 | $11,474 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 60 | $41,612 | $42,123 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 57 | not reported | $53,810 | $7,287 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 50 | $38,539 | $31,495 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 41 | $48,194 | $46,254 | $14,197 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 30 | $36,355 | $37,054 | $17,458 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 27 | $51,454 | $51,482 | $18,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $48,194 | $46,254 | $14,197 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | $32,965 | $36,294 | $11,474 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 21 | $21,940 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $32,965 | $36,294 | $11,474 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $48,194 | $46,254 | $14,197 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $41,612 | $42,123 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | $27,431 | $23,340 | $3,441 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | $21,940 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | $27,431 | $23,340 | $3,441 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | $38,539 | $31,495 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | $38,539 | $31,495 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $27,431 | $23,340 | $3,441 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $27,431 | $23,340 | $3,441 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| 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.
About this school
Sinclair Community College is a public trade and career school in Dayton, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several field-specific accreditors covering nursing, dental, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic technology programs, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Across its 42 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in EMT & paramedic training (217), CNA classes (214), and auto mechanic schools (179).
Sinclair enrolls 13,308 undergraduates and reports 1,220 trade completers. The completion rate compared to the state average of 68.8% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,558. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
Given its breadth of short-term certificate programs (EMT, CNA) alongside longer allied-health tracks (dental hygiene, radiology tech, surgical tech), Sinclair may suit both quick career-entry seekers and those pursuing multi-year credentials; program length details for adult or career-changer fit are not reported here beyond program family names. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Higher Learning Commission and other listed accreditors directly, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sinclair Community College offers 42 programs across families including EMT training, CNA classes, auto mechanic schools, culinary, dental hygiene, welding, HVAC, and more. Its top programs by completions are EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and auto mechanic schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Sinclair is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission, along with several program-specific accreditors covering nursing, dental, occupational and physical therapy, and radiologic technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Sinclair participates in Title IV federal student aid, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the Ohio state average of 68.8% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $12,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,558, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 for current tuition and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Sinclair Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact Sinclair directly or review individual program pages on its website for duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the other listed field-specific accreditors, and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter certificate programs like EMT and CNA training and longer allied-health credentials, which may suit varying career-changer timelines, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program (e.g., EMT, CNA, dental hygiene) and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or the relevant state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sinclair Community College at (937) 512-3000 or visit https://www.sinclair.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205470 to compare outcomes 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.