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Public Bachelor's Good 67/100

Marion Technical College

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Marion, Ohio

About Marion Technical College

Marion Technical College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Marion, Ohio. It enrolls 1,475 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: mtc.edu

Acceptance: —
Graduation: 31.1%
Net Price: $7,417
Median Earnings (10yr): $41,495
Enrollment: 1,475
Student : Faculty: 14:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

67/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online

Outcomes 33

Value 80

Affordability 49

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Marion Technical College.

Acceptance Rate

—

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Marion Technical College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $7,417 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$7,417

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

23%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $6,595
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $11,225
Room & Board (off-campus): $6,000
Books & Supplies: $900
Other Expenses (off-campus): $2,600
Total Cost of Attendance: $13,026

Application fee: $20 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$6,554
$30,001 – $48,000

$6,511
$48,001 – $75,000

$7,476
$75,001 – $110,000

$10,928
Over $110,000

$13,026

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,500

10% percentile

$2,544

25% percentile

$8,300

Median percentile

$10,500

75% percentile

$17,213

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $5,749 ↓ $2,551

No Pell $5,500 ↓ $2,800

Dependent students $5,400 ↓ $2,900

Independent students $6,000 ↓ $2,300

Female students $5,824 ↓ $2,476

Male students $4,490 ↓ $3,810

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,760, less than completers ($8,300), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

31% of full-time students who enrolled at Marion Technical College graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

31%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Marion Technical College earn a median of $41,495 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$41,495

Earning > $25K

66%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$29,600

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$40,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$27,600

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$38,100

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$40,000

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $11,200, about 27% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 23.5 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 80% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Marion Technical College is home to 1,475 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 50% are first-generation college students, 72% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

1,475

Part-Time

72%

First-Generation

50%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 77.7% 1,146

Black 13.4% 197

Other 3.9% 58

Hispanic 2.9% 43

Asian 0.9% 13

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Marion Technical College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Town: Distant Marion, Ohio

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

25% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Marion Technical College offers a varied set of programs: 31 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Medical Assisting $69K ($46K–$91K)
Allied Health Diagnostic $71K ($51K–$96K)

7 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Human Resources $68K ($50K–$91K)

1 Program

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

2 Programs

Construction

4 Programs

Engineering Tech

1 Program

Public Administration

Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

3 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Software & Media $59K ($36K–$88K)
Computer Systems Networking $74K ($51K–$102K)
Computer Systems Networking $74K ($51K–$102K)

1 Program

Precision Production

Precision Metal Working

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Marion Technical College is 14:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

14:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$6,034

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$1.4M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$56,202

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

50 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	13	26%	$61,192
Associate Professors	6	12%	$57,903
Assistant Professors	15	30%	$55,349
Instructors	16	32%	$52,310

Pros & Cons of Marion Technical College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Marion Technical College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Reasonable class sizes
Tight-knit, close community feel
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
Earnings outcomes are on the lower side
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, Marion Technical College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low; working adults or students needing part-time study options; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Technical College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Marion Technical College.

How much does Marion Technical College cost?

The average net price after aid at Marion Technical College is $7,417 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Marion Technical College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $41,495 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $7,417 per year. That's roughly 5.6x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Marion Technical College known for?

Marion Technical College is best known for its programs in Nursing, Business Administration, Liberal Arts. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Marion Technical College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Marion Technical College are $41,495, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Marion Technical College accredited?

Yes. Marion Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Marion Technical College?

Marion Technical College enrolls 1,475 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Marion Technical College?

Marion Technical College graduates 31% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Marion Technical College a public or private college?

Marion Technical College is a Public institution.

Where is Marion Technical College located?

Marion Technical College is located in Marion, Ohio.

What programs does Marion Technical College offer?

Marion Technical College offers 31 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Business Administration, Liberal Arts.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Marion Technical College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Marion Technical College is 14:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.