Est. Earnings (1yr)
$44,597
Est. from OH median (3 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$8,796
Est. from national median (16 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20 suggests this equipment maintenance program could deliver solid value—if the estimates hold true. Based on comparable Ohio programs, graduates typically earn around $44,600 in their first year while carrying roughly $8,800 in debt. That's manageable by any standard, equivalent to about two months of gross pay. The challenge is that we're working entirely from peer data here; EHOVE's actual graduate outcomes aren't available due to small sample sizes.

The estimated earnings lag behind the national median of $50,500 for this credential, though they align precisely with Ohio's state median. That's not necessarily alarming—equipment maintenance careers often start modestly but build through certifications and experience. What matters more is the relationship between what you borrow and what you earn initially, and a ratio below 0.25 generally signals breathing room. Some Ohio programs in this field produce first-year earnings exceeding $70,000, but others come in below $40,000, showing how much variation exists even within the state.

For a parent evaluating EHOVE specifically, the limitation is clear: you're making this decision based on what similar programs achieve, not on this school's track record. The estimated numbers suggest reasonable financial risk, but without actual graduate data, you're placing faith in the broader pattern holding true at this particular career center.

Where EHOVE Career Center Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

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

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SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
EHOVE Career CenterMilan$44,597*$8,796*
Warren County Career CenterLebanon$70,305*$44,869*
Tri-Rivers Career CenterMarion$44,597**
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark$39,690*$34,213$8,898*0.22
National Median$50,524*$9,500*0.19
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies graduates

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

$106,580/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.

$63,510/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

$63,510/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

$63,510/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

$62,740/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Rail Car Repairers

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

$62,740/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

$62,580/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.

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 EHOVE Career Center, approximately 35% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.