Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 867700
- Phone: (440) 244-4282
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
31:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,138Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Bus and Truck Driver Training
The bus and truck driver program at Northwest State Community College prepare students for careers as professional truck drivers, bus drivers and other professional delivery drivers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Program courses include: operating gas/diesel and electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.
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Northwest State Community College
669 Broadway, Lorain, OH
Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is a public two-year college located in Archbold, Ohio with two satellite locations in Bryan and Van Wert, Ohio. Its mission is “to serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities.”
NSCC has more than 7,000 students enrolled in college and workforce classes and more than 400 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. On top of its degree and certification programs, NSCC also offers non-credit classes on over 300 subjects through their Custom Training Solutions—a division of the school through the use of distance learning.
Certificate and Degree Program Fields:
- Arts & Sciences
- Allied Health & Public Service
- Business Technologies
- Engineering Technologies
- Nursing
The Student Resource Center offers Career Services, Education Planning, Accessibility Services, NSCC Library, Student Activities, Transfer Advise, and Tutoring Services. Other student services include child care, student organization, intramural athletics, and access to the fitness room.
Students are encouraged to meet with a NSCC Transfer Coordinator to design a schedule and ensure that classes transfer seamlessly into a chosen bachelor’s degree program.
View detailed tuition information on NSCC’s Tuition & Fees can be found by accessing their primary web portal. New students can also apply online or request information from the school by simply requesting information from NSCC from this page to save time and energy.
Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest State Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in bus and truck driver.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Bus and Truck Driver program at Northwest State Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Description
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, bus drivers, transit and intercity employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.39
- Average Annual Salary: $46570
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client
Description
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, bus drivers, school or special client employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.11
- Average Annual Salary: $33510
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Description
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- Total Employment: 10
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.42
- Average Annual Salary: $44560
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Northwest State Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwest State Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care