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Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville, Ohio · Public technical college

LPN / LVN programsSurgical technologist programsPharmacy technician programsLineman schoolsMedical assistant programsWelding schoolsElectrician schools
80%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$5,500median debt of graduates
$36,248median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,584median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$23,561annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH 45648 · Phone: (740) 259-5526 · 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.

Scioto County Career Technical Center is a public trade school in Lucasville, Ohio, offering LPN, surgical technologist, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Scioto County Career Technical Center reports an 80.0% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, $5,500 median graduate debt, and $40,584 median earnings 10 years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Scioto County Career Technical Center is reported at $23,561, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Scioto County Career … Scioto County Career …: 80% 80% 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
Surgical technologists$48,110$62,420$73,790
Pharmacy technicians$34,980$40,650$48,200
Electrical power-line installers and repairers$58,840$93,150$104,200
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $25,263 $30,616 $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported $23,761 $5,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported $17,489 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported $17,489 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $35,834 $35,416 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 1 $35,834 $35,416 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

Scioto County Career Technical Center is a public trade and career school in Lucasville, Ohio, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers seven program families, with the largest enrollments in LPN / LVN programs (35 students), surgical technologist programs (13 students), and pharmacy technician programs (9 students).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.0%, above the state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,584. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,561, and 66.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.

With 175 undergraduate students and a distant rural locale, this campus appears sized for a close-knit, hands-on training environment. The program mix, concentrated in healthcare support fields such as LPN, surgical tech, and pharmacy tech, may suit students seeking direct entry into clinical support roles, though program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers seven program families, with the largest programs being LPN / LVN programs (35 students), surgical technologist programs (13 students), and pharmacy technician programs (9 students).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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 80.0%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,584, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,561.

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 and federal funding support, though specific pricing should be confirmed directly with the school.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (740) 259-5526 or visit https://www.sciototech.org/ for details.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407577.

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

The healthcare-focused program mix, such as LPN, surgical technologist, and pharmacy technician training, may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported here; contact the school to confirm fit.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (740) 259-5526 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Scioto County Career Technical Center at (740) 259-5526 or through its website at https://www.sciototech.org/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407577 for comparison tools.

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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