Choffin Career and Technical Center

Don’t expect dorm life or football games. Choffin’s campus is a no-frills, commuter environment in a 1970s-era building in downtown Youngstown. Student reviews highlight the program’s structure and clarity ('lessons were well structured, easy to follow'), but social amenities are minimal. The focus is squarely on career prep, with no mention of clubs or athletics—just adults clocking in for skills training.

Choffin delivers on its promise: 94% of students complete their programs on time, and 96.2% land jobs post-graduation (per Facebook data). Graduates report median salaries of $35k, a solid ROI for programs that typically take less than two years. Student testimonials praise the career-ready training, with one calling it 'informative' and 'well structured.'

Tuition runs $14k sticker price, but 89% of students receive aid, bringing the average net priceNet priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. down to $17,141. Federal Pell Grants and loans are the primary options, with average grants of $6,717. The school’s net price calculator helps estimate costs, but the message is clear: this is a budget-conscious path to a medical career.

Choffin is the antithesis of a traditional college—and that’s its strength. It’s for adults who want targeted, debt-efficient training in a field with immediate job prospects (medical trades). The 100% acceptance rateAcceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and 4:1 student-faculty ratio mean no hoops to jump through and plenty of instructor attention. If you’re looking for a nursing assistant or surgical tech credential without the liberal arts detours, Choffin is a pragmatic pick.