Choffin Career and Technical Center Tuition & Outcomes
Choffin Career and Technical Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling about 50 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $17,141 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,415. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,654 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,415
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,141 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 50 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 94.23%
- First-Generation Students: 54.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 57.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 63
- Room & Board: $10,000 annual estimate
Choffin Career and Technical Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Choffin Career and Technical Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Choffin Career and Technical Center?
Choffin Career and Technical Center is located in Youngstown, OH (ZIP 44503-1600).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center public or private?
Choffin Career and Technical Center is a Public institution.
How much does Choffin Career and Technical Center cost?
Published tuition: $14,415.
Average net price after aid: $17,141.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,477 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,309 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,685 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,660.
How hard is it to get into Choffin Career and Technical Center?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Choffin Career and Technical Center?
Total enrollment: 50 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 63 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Choffin Career and Technical Center?
150%-time completion rate: 94.23%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Choffin Career and Technical Center earn?
Median earnings: $34,559 six years after entry; $34,654 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
81.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Choffin Career and Technical Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (22 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (18 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 94.23%; median earnings $34,654 at 10 years; net price $17,141. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,415
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Choffin Career and Technical Center was $14,415.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,141
2024 Value
In 2024 Choffin Career and Technical Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,141.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,564 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,141 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,660 4-Year Tuition
$10,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,775 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,190 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,760 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Choffin Career and Technical Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
81.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
81.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Choffin Career and Technical Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Choffin Career and Technical Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $16,906 |
| 2014 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $16,668 |
| 2015 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $17,211 |
| 2016 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $17,346 |
| 2017 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $17,485 |
| 2018 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $17,513 |
| 2019 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $17,039 |
| 2020 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $16,797 |
| 2021 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $14,899 |
| 2022 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $12,062 |
| 2023 | $12,889 | $12,889 | $13,618 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Choffin Career and Technical Center reported total enrollment of about 50 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.0%), White (42.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). About 81.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Choffin Career and Technical Center in 2024 is 50 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 63 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 52.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
94.23% 100% Completion Time
94.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 94.23% of students graduating from Choffin Career and Technical Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 27% male / 73% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 0% male / 100% female
- Dental Assisting/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Choffin Career and Technical Center.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$34,654 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
405.43% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Choffin Career and Technical Center.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 22 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18 completions
3. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Choffin Career and Technical Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Choffin Career and Technical Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Choffin Career and Technical Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,045
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Choffin Career and Technical Center is a public institution located in Youngstown, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Surgical Technology/Technologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 50 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.0%), White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 94.23%. Approximately 81.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Youngstown, OH 44503-1600
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 94.23% graduation rate, Choffin Career and Technical Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Choffin Career and Technical Center located?
Choffin Career and Technical Center is located in Youngstown, OH.
What is Choffin Career and Technical Center's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Choffin Career and Technical Center is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
How much does Choffin Career and Technical Center cost?
Reported tuition is $14,415 and average net price is $17,141 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Choffin Career and Technical Center?
Choffin Career and Technical Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 63 students, Black or African American (52.0%), White (42.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Choffin Career and Technical Center?
About 54.0% of students at Choffin Career and Technical Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Choffin Career and Technical Center earn?
Median earnings are $34,559 six years after entry and $34,654 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Choffin Career and Technical Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 94.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Choffin Career and Technical Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center public or private?
Choffin Career and Technical Center is a public institution located in Youngstown, OH.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center an HBCU?
No. Choffin Career and Technical Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center a tribal college?
No. Choffin Career and Technical Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Choffin Career and Technical Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.