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University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Ohio · Private non-profit university
Address: 218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674 · Phone: (740) 245-7206 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of Rio Grande is a private non-profit trade and career school in Rio Grande, Ohio, offering radiology & sonography, welding, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The state average completion rate in Ohio is 68.8%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; graduates carry a median debt of $17,750 and earn a median of $41,478 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Rio Grande; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| 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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $45,013 | $46,087 | $14,499 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $45,013 | $46,087 | $14,499 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | 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
University of Rio Grande is a private non-profit institution located in Rio Grande, Ohio, in a distant rural setting. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in radiology and sonography programs (19 completers), followed by welding (4) and medical billing and coding (4), out of 27 total trade completers.
Federal data reports a state average completion rate of 68.8% for Ohio, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $17,750. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,478. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
This campus may suit students pursuing radiology/sonography, welding, or medical billing and coding, though specific program lengths are not reported here, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school at (740) 245-7206 or via https://www.rio.edu/.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of Rio Grande's top trade programs are radiology & sonography programs (19 completers), welding schools (4), and medical billing & coding programs (4), totaling 27 trade completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Ohio state average completion rate is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $17,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,478, per federal data.
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 (740) 245-7206 or visit https://www.rio.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
University of Rio Grande is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than shareholder-driven, though tuition and aid vary by school.
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 and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205203, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided, since program lengths and schedule details are not reported for this campus.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact University of Rio Grande at (740) 245-7206 or visit https://www.rio.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for nearby 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.