Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training

At $10,263 in estimated debt for a credential that should lead to first-year earnings around $43,600, this industrial production program appears aligned with what similar programs nationally deliver. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 means graduates would owe roughly three months of their first year's salary—a manageable burden that could be paid down within a few years with disciplined budgeting.

The challenge here is that both figures come from national peer programs rather than Washington County Career Center's actual outcomes. With 27 schools offering this credential in Ohio but none reporting sufficient graduate data for public comparison, parents can't see how this specific program stacks up locally. The estimated $43,600 represents the national median for industrial production programs, which means half perform better and half worse. Southeast Ohio's manufacturing economy might offer different opportunities than the national average suggests.

For parents considering this program, the estimated numbers point to a reasonable investment if the earnings materialize—but you're essentially betting that this school's outcomes match the national norm. The low Pell grant rate (20%) suggests this may serve a different student population than typical community college programs. Before committing, verify what local manufacturers actually pay entry-level technicians and whether this school has established hiring pipelines. The math works on paper, but only if the estimates reflect reality in the Marietta area job market.