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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

Zanesville, Ohio · Public community college

CDL / truck driving schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingCNA classesPhlebotomy classesHeavy equipment operator schoolsLineman schoolsWelding schoolsElectrician schools
72%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$7,600median debt of graduates
$36,143median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,416median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701 · Phone: (740) 455-3111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education.
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.

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education is a public trade school in Zanesville, Ohio offering CDL training, EMT training, and CNA classes, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education has a 72.1% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,600 and median earnings of $40,416 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Edu… Mid-EastCTC-Adult Edu…: 72.1% 72.1% 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)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$43,670$59,800$71,260
Emergency medical technicians$34,940$40,220$47,490
Nursing assistants$35,060$39,010$44,590
Phlebotomists$36,190$39,770$46,520
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators$46,850$64,940$92,930
Electrical power-line installers and repairers$58,840$93,150$104,200
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,990$50,340$59,510
Electricians$40,750$64,700$80,500

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
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 129 $34,973 $33,281 $6,333
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 66 $30,300 $28,443 $9,261
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 62 $52,026 $50,231 $5,792
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 25 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $52,026 $50,231 $5,792
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 16 $34,973 $33,281 $6,333
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $44,233 $48,432 $5,500
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 $44,233 $48,432 $5,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 $30,300 $28,443 $9,261

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

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education is a public trade and career training campus in Zanesville, Ohio. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid through Title IV programs, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards training most often in CDL / truck driving (129 completers), EMT & paramedic training (82 completers), and CNA classes (69 completers), among ten total program families that also include phlebotomy, heavy equipment, lineman, welding, and electrician training.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.1%, which is near the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $7,600, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $40,416. About 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students from lower-income backgrounds. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, located in a fringe rural setting, appears geared toward shorter, skills-focused programs such as CDL training, EMT certification, and CNA classes rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit adult students and career changers looking for a quicker path into the workforce. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education offers ten program families, most notably CDL / truck driving (129 completers), EMT & paramedic training (82 completers), and CNA classes (69 completers). It also offers phlebotomy, heavy equipment, lineman, welding, and electrician training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 72.1%, which is near the Ohio state average of 68.8%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,600 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,416.

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 figures.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition 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 federal data for this campus; contact the school at (740) 455-3111 or visit its website for details.

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 on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?389860.

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

The programs offered, such as CDL training, EMT certification, and CNA classes, are shorter career-focused trainings that may suit adult students, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm what credentials each program leads to.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education at (740) 455-3111 or visit https://adulted.mideastctc.org/ to apply.

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

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side outcome comparisons.

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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