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Terra State Community College
Fremont, Ohio · Public community college
Address: 2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, OH 43420 · Phone: (419) 559-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Terra State Community College is a public trade and career school in Fremont, Ohio offering medical assistant, welding, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Terra State Community College has a 38.8% completion rate, below the 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $17,500 and median earnings of $36,612 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Terra State Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 27.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | $22,831 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $27,019 | $37,593 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | $27,019 | $37,593 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | 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.
About this school
Terra State Community College is a public community college in Fremont, Ohio, operating under Title IV status, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus holds accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Among its 7 program families, the campus most commonly awards credentials in medical assistant programs (32 completers), welding schools (11 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (9 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.8%, which is below the state average of 68.8% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $17,500, and median earnings measured 10 years after entry were $36,612. About 27.2% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,028, may suit students seeking shorter, credential-focused programs in fields like medical assisting, welding, or medical billing and coding rather than longer degree tracks — though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements with the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can check with the listed accreditors or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Terra State Community College offers 7 program families, most commonly medical assistant programs (32 completers), welding schools (11 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (9 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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 can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.8%, which is below the state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,612, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 at (419) 559-2100 or visit https://www.terra.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Terra State Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and related program accreditors, and review outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?206011.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers credential-focused programs like medical assisting and welding, which may suit career changers, but specific fit depends on program length and schedule details not reported in federal data — confirm with the school.
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 at (419) 559-2100 to confirm requirements for your chosen program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Terra State Community College at (419) 559-2100 or visit https://www.terra.edu/ to apply.
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/?206011 for comparable listings.
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.