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Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus

Jefferson, Ohio · Public technical college

LPN / LVN programsWelding schoolsElectrician schoolsHVAC schoolsPhlebotomy classesCosmetology schools
58%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$34,441median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,163median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$14,919annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 1565 State Route 167, Jefferson, OH 44047 · Phone: 44057660151007 · 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.

Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus is a public trade school in Jefferson, Ohio, offering LPN, welding, and electrician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 58.1% completion rate, below the 68.8% Ohio state average, with median graduate earnings of $42,163 10 years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus is $14,919, federal financial aid can be used here, and about 20.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Ashtabula County Tech… Ashtabula County Tech…: 58.1% 58.1% 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)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,030$61,950$65,900
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,990$50,340$59,510
Electricians$40,750$64,700$80,500
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,630$62,510$78,190
Phlebotomists$36,190$39,770$46,520
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,520$36,260$57,840

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 23 $37,317 $31,996 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, under 300 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 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 too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus is a public trade and career school located in Jefferson, Ohio. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. The campus offers seven program families, with the largest enrollments in LPN / LVN programs, welding, and electrician training.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 58.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $42,163. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,919, and about 20.4% of students receive Pell Grants, an indicator of lower-income enrollment.

This campus, situated in a distant rural locale, may suit students seeking hands-on, occupation-specific training in fields like nursing, welding, and electrical work rather than a traditional multi-year degree path. Whether program lengths fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check the Council on Occupational Education directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this campus.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers seven program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, welding, and electrician training, along with HVAC, phlebotomy, and cosmetology programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a current status of Accredited.

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 may apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 58.1%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $42,163, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,919.

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

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state as well as federal funding support.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at the number or website listed to confirm program duration.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what certifications or state licenses apply to each program, such as LPN licensure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus by phone at 440-576-6015 or visit their website at https://www.atech.edu/.

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

This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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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