by our College Data Analytics TeamIs COTC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
COTC is ranked #905 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Ohio, it ranks #25 of 139 for value.
Below is the detailed COTC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Central Ohio Technical College is ranked #84 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #25 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the COTC financial aid page to be sure.
Central Ohio Technical College is ranked #905 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Central Ohio Technical College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at COTC costs about $11,291. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $45,166 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,426 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,948 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,291 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $45,166 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the COTC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What COTC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a COTC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $57,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,166 | #905 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,792 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $57,704 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,166 | #25 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $39,792 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at COTC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,299 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,326 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,080 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,344 |
| Over $110K | $13,577 |
About 70% of COTC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,645 per year. Get more details on the COTC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average COTC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.