Edison State Community College
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
Est. Student Population
Healthcare Programs
About Edison State Community College
Edison State Community College, located in Piqua, Ohio, was established in 1973 as the state's first technical college. The school offers five degrees.
Edison State Community College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The two-year Veterinary Technology program trains students to become qualified veterinary technicians who work under veterinarians. Students will be trained in anesthesia, dentistry, and animal restraint. After a student successfully completes the program, the student may take the VTNE exam which allows the student to become a licensed veterinary technician, if the test is passed.
Medical Assistant - Certificate
Students in the Medical Assistant program at Edison State Community College will learn the basic skills necessary to become a qualified entry-level medical assistant. Students will take courses like Medical Assisting Lab Techniques, Document Processing, and Human Biology in order to learn the clinical and administrative roles a medical assistant takes on.
Medical Coder - Certificate
Edison State Community College offers a three-semester, part-time Medical Coder certificate program. Students in this program will learn the skills necessary to work as an entry-level medical coder, like reviewing insurance claims, verbal communication, and how to spot fraud.
Recent news about Edison State Community College
Edison State Community College has many ways it supports veterans, including having a designated lounge for veteran students. The grant from Walmart will ensure it is stocked with drinks, snacks, and school supplies for the next two years.
The college has received approval from the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission to begin offering a Registered Nursing (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
The new program is not yet accredited, but will be offered to students in the Fall 2024 semester, which begins in August.
Walmart has awarded Edison State Community College a grant worth $4,200 to fund its Charger Station food pantry which provides snacks, food, and more to students in need on campus.
Edison State Community College has recently received a nearly $3,000 grant to buy seven IV hand models to be used in three different healthcare programs.
Edison State Community College has teamed up with Fastlane and the Edison Foundation to fund eight $1,0000 scholarships for students studying in several manufacturing and other related fields.
A two-person team representing Edison State Community College competed in the finals of the Pitch Piqua competition. They pitched a VR program training against armed intruders for schools, businesses, and police, and won the $50,000 grand prize.
A group of faculty, staff, and students joined a local nonprofit for a day on the Great Miami River to learn about water conservation and area wildlife.
The pinning ceremony honored the long time tradition despite restrictions brought on by pandemic-era policies. Students received recognition for program completion as they prepare for the start of their careers.