Called "Tri-C," this community college is the largest in the state---it has more than 50,000 students enrolled in over 80 degree and certificate programs. Programs include associate's degrees in business and science, along with certificates of proficiency in programs such as CAD (computer-aided drafting). If students complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree with a GPA of 2.0 or above, they'll have preferential admission at any of Ohio's public universities. Cuyahoga County residents receive the lowest tuition rate, with other Ohio residents paying slightly more per unit. There are three campuses in the system, with day, night and weekend courses to accommodate students with full-time jobs.
Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
800-954-8742
tri-c.edu/Pages/default.aspx
With two locations and 130 program areas, Owens enrolls over 45,000 students per year. The main 280-acre campus is near downtown Toledo, with a satellite campus in nearby Findlay. Owens has standing transfer agreements with more than 20 northeastern universities, including Ohio State, Northwestern College and the Universities of Kentucky and Maryland. To take advantage of transfer units, students can select one of Owens's designated transfer majors---the school's Transfer Center can help make sure a student's major and classes will result in credit at the desired four-year institution. In addition to transfer units, students can choose from degree and certification programs in the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Technology, School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and more.
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Road
Perrysburg, OH 43551
800-466-9367
owens.edu
Located in Fremont, Ohio, this two-year college offers associate's degrees in fields such as applied business, robotics, nuclear power and criminal justice. The school offers distance learning courses, as well as cooperative education programs that give students real-world job experience while they study. Students interested in transferring to a four-year institution should consult the course catalog for transfer module classes, including general education courses in biology, English and math. If students need extra help while at Terra, check out the Math Lab or the Writing Lab. The Student Support Services Office can help with career planning and job searches.
Terra Community College
2830 Napoleon Road
Fremont, OH 43420
866-288-3772
terra.edu
Tucked in the northeast corner of the state is Lakeland Community College. A full 96 percent of Lakeland students continue on to a four-year school or find work after finishing their degree. There are more than 130 certificate and degree programs to choose from. Flexible class schedules include night and weekend classes, online classes and accelerated classes that get students through a degree program in two years. Financial aid is available, along with reduced-rate child care and free tutoring. Students can also earn certificates in fields as diverse as accounting, interactive game programming, animation and cartoon arts, CAD design and magnetic resonance imaging.
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094
800-589-8520
lakelandcc.edu/index.asp