Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at Remington College-Cleveland Campus

Remington College-Cleveland's construction management certificate costs relatively little—$9,500 in median debt—but graduates earn $26,736 in their first year, placing them below both the Ohio state median ($28,860) and the national benchmark ($28,485) for similar programs. Among Ohio's 12 schools offering this credential, it sits at the 40th percentile, meaning most alternatives deliver better outcomes. ETI Technical College of Niles, for instance, produces graduates earning $30,983, about $4,200 more annually for roughly the same debt load.

The positive news: the debt burden is exceptionally low (5th percentile nationally), and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 means graduates owe just over a third of their first-year income—manageable by most standards. With 98% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves a financially vulnerable population who may have limited options. For students who need immediate workforce entry and can't pursue longer programs, this represents an accessible pathway into construction trades without crushing debt.

However, parents should know their student would be starting at the lower end of the earnings spectrum for this field. If a nearby alternative like ETI Technical College is geographically feasible, the $4,000+ annual earnings difference would compound significantly over a career. This works best as a quick credential for students who need to start earning immediately, not as an optimal long-term investment.