CDL Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 10 schools with CDL truck driving programs in this directory: 7 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 901 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,600 to $6,975, with a median of $5,410 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $56,625 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy, Hamrick School and Butler Technology and Career Development Schools.

10
Schools with this program
901
Graduates last year
$5,410
Median program tuition
$56,625
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 CDL schools in Ohio

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Hamrick School

Medina, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,975
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
171
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,724
Type
Private for-profit

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,000
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
100
Type
Public

Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education

Zanesville, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,000
Length
1 months
Graduates last year
89
Median earnings, 1 yr
$40,937
Type
Public

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$14,625
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,526
Type
Private nonprofit

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,600
Length
2 months
Graduates last year
44
Type
Public

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,910
Graduates last year
35
Type
Public

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,690
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does CDL truck driving training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $5,410 (range $4,600 to $6,975, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Vantage Career Center ($4,600), Apollo Career Center ($5,000) and Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education ($5,000). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does CDL truck driving school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 2 months to finish (1 to 2 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do CDL truck driving graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $56,625 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public CDL truck driving programs in Ohio?

Yes. 7 public schools offer it, including Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Apollo Career Center, Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education, Vantage Career Center and Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.