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Central Ohio Technical College

Central Ohio Technical College

Central Ohio Technical College, also known as COTC, is located in Newark, Ohio, United States. It was founded in the year 1971. The main campus in Newark occupies a land space of more than 150 acres. The extended campuses of the college are:

  • Coshocton Campus
  • Knox Campus
  • Pataskala Campus

COTC grants degrees to students through its academic divisions which are:

  • Arts, Sciences & Integrated Studies
  • Engineering, Industrial and Business Technologies
  • Health and Human Services
  • Public Safety

The college's athletic teams are nicknamed the Titans. The male students on the main campus participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf. The female students are involved in a variety of sports such as basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball.

Overview of Central Ohio Technical College

Central Ohio Technical College is located in a small suburb, in Newark, OH. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Central Ohio Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study media and nursing and emergency medicine.

Central Ohio Technical College Selectivity

Central Ohio Technical College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 3,100 students (2,012 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Central Ohio Technical College is to meet the technical education and training needs of students and employers in the area."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Ohio Technical College

Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055-1767
General Phone: (740) 366-1351
http://www.cotc.edu

Central Ohio Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine213registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology78surgical tech, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech
Business And Management43business management, accounting, human resources, marketing
Security And Law Enforcement34forensic science, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police
Family And Social Work31human services
Engineering Technician24electronics tech, architectural drafting, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech
Computer Science And Engineering17computer programming, data processing tech, web design
Media15desktop publishing and imaging
Education And Teaching7early childhood education

Number of programs and degrees for Central Ohio Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree38322
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years792

Student Body

In 2007, Central Ohio Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,100 students (2,012 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2116%
22-2415%
25-2917%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Central Ohio Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time45 %

Central Ohio Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Newark, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Ohio Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,600
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,300
Books and supplies$ 1,326

Financial Aid:
Central Ohio Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1104600)

Central Ohio Technical College Faculty

Central Ohio Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured15
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2031

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*4$77,083
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$60,6041*
Instructorcalendar year5$56,92715$53,929
All faculty totalcalendar year9$60,17221$59,125

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$57,1494$56,511
Associate professoracademic year3$50,2424$49,093
Assistant professoracademic year6$45,1904$45,128
Instructoracademic year0*3$46,785
All faculty totalacademic year12$49,44215$49,552

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Ohio Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology

Central Ohio Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Ohio Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Central Ohio Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Central Ohio Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Central Ohio Technical College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Central Ohio Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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