Ohio Technical College
Location and Contact Information
1374 E 51st StCleveland, OH 44103
USA
Main Tel: (216) 881-1700
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Ohio Technical College, also abbreviated as OTC, was started in 1969. In 1974, it was named as the Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. The college finally came to be known by its current name since 1997 after a number of changes in its name. OTC has a campus area of over 500,000 square feet and offers the students with over 20 technician training programs and hands on experience facilities.
OTC offers programs leading to master certified programs in areas such as automotive training, commercial truck driving, classic car restoration, motorcycle programs and manufacturer specific training programs. The college has the following academic divisions:
- Diesel Division
- PowerSport Institute
OTC has an efficient student services department that looks after the needs of the students. The college also publishes a monthly newsletter. OTC also offers the students with various scholarships such as SkillsUSA, Ford Competition Scholarship, Auto Dealers Association Scholarships, and Imagine America scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and transportation.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ohio Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 518 |
| 2 | Institute of Technology | Clovis, CA | 1,768 |
| 3 | Texas State Technical College Waco | Waco, TX | 5,093 |
| 4 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | 201 |
| 5 | Rosedale Technical Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | 216 |
| 6 | Middle Georgia College | Cochran, GA | 3,434 |
| 7 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg, KY | 4,709 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 year degree | 288 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 57 | 2 |
| Associate | 54 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 61 |
Students
Student enrollment was 966 in 2009-2010 (1,052 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 85% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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