Healthcare Programs at COTC

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Transform your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career

Our healthcare degrees and certificates offer a dynamic pathway to a rewarding career, blending hands-on learning with comprehensive support to prepare you for the thriving job market.

  • Dive into practical experiences through labs, simulations and clinical placements that ensure you gain the skills employers are looking for. Our state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with local healthcare providers create real-world opportunities that enhance your education.
  • Our programs are designed with input from industry professionals, ensuring you acquire relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s healthcare landscape. From foundational knowledge to specialized training, we equip you with everything you need to excel in your career.
  • Your success is our priority. Our graduates consistently achieve higher-than-average results on licensure and certification exams, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen field.

Healthcare Programs at COTC

Get the training you need with our healthcare degrees and certificates

The healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing industries, offering abundant job opportunities across various fields. With a strong emphasis on workforce readiness, our graduates are highly sought after, making your transition into your career smoother than ever.

Explore our healthcare degrees and certificates today, and take the first step toward a brighter future.

Need help choosing the healthcare program that’s right for you?

Our admissions team is here to help! Schedule an appointment to discuss your college and career goals today.

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Apply for FREE

Our application for admission is free! Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. Applications are due one week prior to the start of the term or semester in which you plan to enroll.

Upcoming start dates:

  • Spring semester: Jan. 6, 2025
  • Summer semester: May 19, 2025
  • Autumn semester: Aug. 25, 2025

Apply now 

Some healthcare programs are competitive and have selective admissions. There are enrollment requirements in addition to the COTC admission application. Review the program information online, attend an information meeting and talk to an admissions representative to learn more.

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Invest in you

We strive to make education affordable for every student who walks in our doors

COTC’s tuition is among the lowest in the state. We offer scholarships and grants — including our free-college Promise program — to further reduce your cost of a college education. In addition, you can minimize the cost of a bachelor’s degree by starting at COTC.*

$1.3 million in scholarships available

$2,500 average scholarship award

78% of students receive grants or scholarships

Paying for college Scholarships 

*Based on average tuition (instructional and general fees) at university main campuses reported by Ohio Department of Higher Education annual survey for fiscal year 2024.

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Four locations in central Ohio

Our flagship Newark campus offers a comprehensive inventory of academic programs and full-service access to college services.

Our extended campuses — Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala — offer a convenient start to all degrees, plus some full associate degree and certificate programs. Academic advisors and student success coaches are located on each campus.

No matter where you attend, our faculty and staff are there to help you succeed.

Campus locations

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Earn credit for what you know

Everyone’s COTC journey starts differently. Whether you’re coming to us straight out of high school or with some years in the workforce under your belt, we want to meet you where you are — which is why we offer college credit based on your professional experience.

If you have an industry-recognized credential, professional licensure, significant work experience, and/or completed an approved exam in a designated subject area, you may be eligible for college credit without taking a college course.

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What our alumni say about COTC

Portrait of Heather Prince outside COTC's Pataskala campus.I feel like a lot of people don’t realize what’s available [at COTC]. I loved it. I felt like in addition to not having a wait list, small class sizes, the approachability of the clinical labs, the instructors — everything just matched.

—Heather Prince, aesthetic nurse practitioner, Rejuvenations Facial Aesthetic Clinic; adjunct clinical professor, Capital University

I felt that my instructors were readily available. They were approachable. And they made us know from Day One that if you need anything, they are always available. They are willing to help you succeed.

—Suzzie Anyigbavor, registered nurse, Grant Medical Center

There were a lot of students my age, and I liked that; it was comforting. I actually thought it was a really easy transition, coming back to school.

—Tina Gibson, surgical oncology and medical-surgical travel nurse, Riverside Methodist Hospital