C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Tri-Rivers Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Marion, Ohio 43302
Tri-Rivers Career Center campus, Marion, OH
Tri-Rivers Career Center campus, Marion, OH. Photo: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

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: 71%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

162
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tri-Rivers Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,707
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$49,514
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,665
Median debt at graduation
71.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th 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 Tri-Rivers Career 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,259$76,040-5%#38 of 59#34$14,260
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$44,837$53,499-5%#457 of 757#404$9,500
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$44,597—————
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills—$33,416-8%———

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 Tri-Rivers Career Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $170,252
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,210/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43302 (5.5% cap, Marion)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

38%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
38%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

162
Total Students
74%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 4%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tri-Rivers Career 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 Tri-Rivers Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Tri-Rivers Career Center?
The graduation rate at Tri-Rivers Career Center is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Tri-Rivers Career Center a good school?
Tri-Rivers Career Center has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Tri-Rivers Career Center?
Tri-Rivers Career Center has a total enrollment of 162 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology