Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Apollo Career Center$47,588
Warren County Career Center$70,305$44,869
Tri-Rivers Career Center$44,597
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County$39,690$34,213$8,8980.22
National Median$50,524$9,5000.19

Other Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Warren County Career Center
Lebanon
$70,305
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Marion
$44,597
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
Newark
$39,690$8,898

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Apollo Career Center, approximately 10% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.