Quick Facts

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Address: 1590 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43209
• School Type: Private Career & Technical College
• Program Offered at Columbus: Electrical Applications Diploma
• Training Style: Classroom instruction combined with hands-on residential and commercial electrical labs
• Tuition Range: Contact OBC for current 2026 tuition and total program cost
• Program Length: Approximately 9 months full-time
• Online Programs Available: No fully online Columbus Electrical Applications program prominently advertised
• Hybrid Learning: Not prominently advertised; electrical training includes campus-based lab instruction
• Financial Aid: FAFSA/federal financial aid available to qualifying students
• Class Options: Contact campus for current schedule
• Credential: Diploma in Electrical Applications
• Accreditation: Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
• Career Services: Job-search and placement assistance available to graduates
• Average Rating: ⭐ 5.0 (12 Reviews)
• Website: Official Columbus campus website

Overview

Ohio Business College’s Columbus campus is currently much more focused than the overall OBC system. While Ohio Business College operates healthcare, business, HVAC and other programs at various Ohio locations, the Columbus campus currently lists Electrical Applications as its technical program.

That distinction matters for this listing. Prospective Columbus students should not assume that every OBC program shown on the main website is available at 1590 Alum Creek Drive.

Programs Offered

Electrical Applications Diploma

The Electrical Applications diploma can be completed in as little as nine months of full-time study.

The curriculum introduces students to:

• Electrical fundamentals
• Electrical theory
• Workplace and electrical safety
• Residential wiring
• Commercial wiring
• Electrical system installation
• Troubleshooting concepts
• Practical use of electrical tools and equipment

The program includes hands-on lab work so students can develop practical wiring skills rather than learning solely from textbooks.

OBC describes graduates as being prepared for entry-level or junior electrician roles. This is vocational preparation and should not be confused with automatic Ohio electrical-contractor licensure.

Training Style

The Columbus location emphasizes smaller classes and access to instructors with industry experience. OBC also provides career-search and training assistance to graduates after they complete the program.

For students choosing between a short private trade-school program and a four-year apprenticeship, the main difference is that OBC provides concentrated school-based training first, whereas an apprenticeship combines years of employment and classroom instruction.

Tuition & Financial Aid

OBC does not display a simple current 2026 Columbus tuition figure on the campus pages retrieved.

For the directory, I recommend:

Tuition Range: Contact Ohio Business College Columbus for current Electrical Applications tuition, books, supplies, fees and total program cost.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students, and OBC specifically directs students in its trade programs to complete the FAFSA. Financial-aid staff can assist with the application process.

Accreditation

Ohio Business College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education to award degrees and diplomas.

The Columbus campus is listed by OBC at:

1590 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone: (614) 670-8051

Important Campus Distinction

OBC currently operates separate Trades Academy extensions elsewhere in Ohio:

• Electrical Trades Academy — Elyria
• HVAC/R Trades Academy — Lorain

Those should not be presented as Columbus-campus programs. The current Columbus page lists Electrical Applications only.

This is important because the Google name “Ohio Business College & OBC Trades Academy – Columbus” could otherwise make the Columbus campus appear to offer the entire OBC Trades Academy lineup.

Why Students Choose This School

• Electrical program completed in about nine months
• Hands-on residential and commercial wiring labs
• Smaller classes
• COE institutional accreditation
• Federal financial aid for qualifying students
• Career-search assistance
• Shorter commitment than a multi-year apprenticeship

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level positions such as:

• Electrical Helper
• Junior Electrician
• Residential Wiring Technician
• Commercial Electrical Helper
• Electrical Maintenance Assistant
• Apprentice Electrician

Students should verify Ohio and local requirements for apprenticeship, electrical licensing and contractor credentials before choosing a career path.

Student Reviews

Based on your supplied listing data:

⭐ Average Rating: 5.0 (12 Reviews)

The score is excellent, although the sample is still small. Applicants should read recent reviews and tour the electrical lab before enrolling.

Enrollment Tips

Ask the Columbus admissions office specifically for the Electrical Applications program cost, because OBC operates multiple campuses and program prices can vary.

Students should also compare this nine-month diploma with IEC and IBEW apprenticeship options in Central Ohio. The diploma may offer a faster classroom route into entry-level work, while an apprenticeship generally provides much more paid on-the-job experience.

Bottom Line

Ohio Business College’s Columbus campus is a focused option for students seeking a nine-month Electrical Applications diploma rather than a multi-year apprenticeship. Its advantages include hands-on labs, federal financial-aid eligibility, smaller classes and career assistance. The key is to list the campus accurately: Electrical Applications is the current Columbus trade program, while OBC’s HVAC/R and separate Trades Academy operations are located elsewhere in Ohio.