Collins Career Technical CenterCollins Career Technical Center campus, Chesapeake, OH. Photo: MrWoda, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
427
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,174
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Collins Career Technical Center ▼
93%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Collins Career Technical Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$47,329
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,610
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,887
Median debt at graduation
55.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
71.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 87th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Collins Career Technical Center
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Collins Career Technical Center Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $149,834
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25703 (10.3% cap, Huntington)
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🏆 Where Collins Career Technical Center Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~397 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person100%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)32%
25-64 (Adult)68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Collins Career Technical Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Collins Career Technical Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Collins Career Technical Center?
The graduation rate at Collins Career Technical Center is 60%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Collins Career Technical Center a good school?
Collins Career Technical Center has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Collins Career Technical Center?
Collins Career Technical Center has a total enrollment of 427 students.
Is there rental demand near Collins Career Technical Center?
Yes! Approximately 93% of students at Collins Career Technical Center live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 397 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Chesapeake area.
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