Ozarks Technical Community College
Public in Springfield, MO. 26 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, carpentry and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 39 | $60,666 | $8,250 | $94 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 46 | $55,542 | $15,196 | $173 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 84 | $51,583 | $13,750 | $156 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 49 | $44,568 | $12,314 | $140 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 27 | $43,333 | $8,273 | $94 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $42,903 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 89 | $41,929 | $4,833 | $55 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 29 | $40,849 | $14,187 | $161 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 15 | $36,182 | $20,671 | $235 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 60 | $31,994 | $4,500 | $51 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 8 | $26,751 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 27 | $26,145 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 43 | not reported | $9,625 | $109 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 28 | not reported | $17,475 | $199 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate): graduates earned $26,751 one year out, 16% below the national median for culinary certificate programs ($31,975).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (associate degree): graduates earned $26,145 one year out, 25% below the national median for culinary associate degree programs ($34,733).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $42,903 one year out, 16% below the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (associate degree): graduates earned $60,666 one year out, 22% above the national median for electrician associate degree programs ($49,548).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Drury University (Springfield, MO), about 0 miles away
- Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies (Springfield, MO), about 0 miles away
- Cox College (Springfield, MO), about 1 miles away
- Missouri State University-Springfield (Springfield, MO), about 1 miles away
- Academy of Hair Design-Springfield (Springfield, MO), about 3 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.