Health Care CareersWe're looking to double graduates in key areas
We're looking to double graduates in key areas of health care. We've got a spot for you.
Columbus State has long been a leader in health care education in Central Ohio. Our deep relationships with hospitals and other care organizations ensure that we can train you on exactly the skills our region needs. With a new partnership with OhioHealth, we're planning to double our graduates in nursing, surgical technology, medical imaging, respiratory therapy and sterile processing. There's never been a better time to get your health care career started
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Partnership with OhioHealth
OhioHealth and Columbus State have joined forces to double healthcare graduates in five key fields. The joint $120 million investment will create a new training center and address workforce shortages in nursing and four other health professions. Learn More
Certificate Pathway Scholarship
With a career pathway scholarship, you can get an entry level certificate, then keep adding to your credentials to get to the next phase of your career. Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, we can offer a $2,000 scholarship for certain certificates. Learn More
1,700+
Manufacturing Companies in Central Ohio
90,000
Central Ohio employed workers
$50-70k
Average pay for manufacturing techs
Health Care Programs
We have nearly 40 programs in the health care field, including two-year associate degrees and short-term certificates that get you into the workforce quickly. We're also working to increase enrollment in five key fields. Keep reading to find the right program for you. View all Healthcare Programs
I Chose Columbus State
After high school, Beth Grabill worked for her family’s construction company. When health challenges forced the company’s closure, Beth wasn’t sure what to do next. At Columbus State, she found instructors who helped her reacclimate to school and find a career she’s passionate about. Faculty understood the challenges she faced as a parent and helped her balance class assignments with her other responsibilities. Grabill went on to earn her nursing degree at Mt. Carmel, and she now cares for cancer patients as an oncology nurse.
Why Build a Career in Health Care?
Work Environment
Modern factories are masters of innovation. They use the latest technology to continuously improve quality, safety and sustainability. Employees work in clean, high-tech environments to manufacture everything from microchips to auto parts to medicine and medical devices.
Skills and Interests
If you like understanding how things are made, how they work, troubleshooting, working with others to solve problems, and learning about new technology, you’ll find a rewarding career path in manufacturing. Manufacturing careers also require the ability to follow specific directions and maintain high standards of quality control.
Good Pay and Benefits
A degree in engineering technology prepares you to work as a manufacturing technician in a wide range of fields. Technicians can make $50,000-$70,000 per year, with benefits. Salaries vary depending on the industry and job, so research your area of interest to learn more.
Career Growth
Technician roles are often accessible with a short-term certificate or two-year degree, and many employers reimburse workers for continued education to progress to supervisory or engineering positions.