Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
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What do you need to get into Centennial?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
150
Graduates working
80.5%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
61.2%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
74.5%
Ontario's survey of graduates
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $2,775 |
| Community and social services | $2,775 |
| Computing and IT | $3,176 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,775 |
| General arts and science (choose later) | $2,750 |
| Health | $2,775 |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | $2,775 |
| Media, design and the arts | $4,452 |
| Nursing and personal support | $3,350 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $2,775 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $2,775 |
| Skilled trades | $2,775 |
Tuition: the middle of the college's programs in the field, for a student from Ontario. Graduates working is published for the whole college only, so it is in the box above, not by field.
Every program at Centennial
150 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence: Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $3,176 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer and Communication Networks), HonoursProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $7,289 |
| Computer Systems Technician: NetworkingProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,464 |
| Computer Systems Technology: Networking (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $3,464 |
| Game: DevelopmentProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $6,601 |
| Game: Programming (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Software Engineering TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Software Engineering Technician (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Software Engineering Technology (Online) (Optional Co-op)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Software Engineering Technology: Artificial Intelligence (Online) (Optional Co-op)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $3,176 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering TechnicianDownsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace; Aviation | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,006 |
| Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Downsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace; Aviation | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $4,006 |
| Architectural TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Architectural Technician (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Architectural Technology (Fast-Track, Online) (Optional Co-op)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Architectural Technology (Online) (Optional Co-op)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Architectural Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Automation and Robotics: Electro-Mechanical Engineering TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Automation and Robotics: Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Canadian Integrated Airline Transport Pilot LicencePeterborough Airport (Peterborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Electrical Engineering TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician (Fast-Track)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Electronics Engineering TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Electronics Engineering Technician: SamsungProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Energy Systems Engineering TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Energy Systems Engineering Technician (Fast-Track)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician: DesignProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician: Design and Industrial (Fast-Track)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology: Design and Industrial (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology: Design and Industrial (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology: Industrial (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance: Aviation TechnicianDownsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace; Aviation | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,239 |
| Airframe AssemblyDownsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace; Aviation | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $1,388 |
| Alignment and Brakes TechnicianAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer: Apprenticeship TrainingAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Auto Body Repair TechnicianAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Auto Body Repair TechniquesAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Automotive FundamentalsAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Automotive Service Technician Canadian TireAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Automotive Service Technician Ford ASSETAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Automotive Service Technician General Motors of Canada ASEPAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Automotive Service Technician Honda AHAPAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Automotive Service Technician Pre-ApprenticeshipAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Automotive Service Technician: Apprenticeship TrainingAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Automotive: Motive Power Technician (Optional Co-op)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Avionics Maintenance: Aviation TechnicianDownsview Campus: Bombardier Centre for Aerospace; Aviation | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $4,239 |
| Electrical TechniquesProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Electrician, Construction MaintenanceProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnicianProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Optional Co-op)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Motive Power Fundamentals: Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship (Toyota TDAP)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Motive Power Technician: MVRO and FCA (Co-op)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Motorcycle and Powersports Product Repair TechniquesAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Motorcycle Technician: Apprenticeship TrainingAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Parts Technician: Apprenticeship TrainingAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems MechanicProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | Apprenticeship training | Not published |
| Truck and Coach Technician (Optional Co-op)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Truck and Coach Technician ATSAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Truck and Coach Technician: Volvo/MackAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (Honours): Marketing and Consumer Culture: Centennial to Trent Diploma-to-Degree PathwayCentennial College (Progress Campus); Trent University (Peterborough or Durham GTA: Oshawa campuses) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $2,721 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Marketing and Consumer Culture (Online): Centennial to Trent University Diploma-to Degree PathwayCentennial College (Progress Campus); Trent University (Peterborough or Durham GTA: Oshawa campuses) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $2,721 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours): HR Management: Centennial to Trent Diploma-to-Degree PathwayCentennial College (Progress Campus); Trent University (Peterborough or Durham GTA: Oshawa campuses) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $2,721 |
| BookkeepingProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| BusinessProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business AccountingProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business Administration: Accounting (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Business Administration: Marketing (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Business Administration: Supply Chain and Operations Management (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Business Innovation StudiesOff-site | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Business: Accounting (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business: Human Resources (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Business: MarketingProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business: Marketing (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Business: Supply Chain and Operations (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration: International BusinessProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $6,578 |
| Law ClerkProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: ExecutiveProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: Executive (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: GeneralProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: General (Online)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: General (Part-Time Online)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: Health ServicesProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: Health Services (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: LegalProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Office Administration: Legal (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
| EstheticianMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Fitness and Health PromotionProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Massage TherapyMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $3,464 |
| Medical Laboratory TechnicianMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $3,264 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| ParamedicMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,464 |
| Pharmacy TechnicianMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and DiplomasAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,750 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Nursing Degree FallMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $6,348 |
| Personal Support WorkerMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Personal Support Worker (Living Classroom) (Schlegel Villages, The Village of Taunton Mills)Off-site | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Practical NursingMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,350 |
| Practical Nursing (Flexible)Morningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,350 |
| Practical Nursing (Miziwe Biik) (Flexible)Off-site | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | Not published |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth CareProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Child and Youth Care (Online)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Child and Youth Worker ApprenticeshipProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Community and Child Studies FoundationsProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Community Development WorkAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Developmental Services WorkerAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Developmental Services Worker (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Early Childhood Education (Ashtonbee Campus)Ashtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Early Childhood Education (Progress Campus)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Early Childhood Education: Tropicana (Fast-Track)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Mental Health and Addictions WorkerAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Social Service WorkerAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Justice ServicesProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Firefighter: Pre-Service Education and TrainingProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $12,412 |
| Paralegal: Court and Tribunal AgentProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Police and Public Safety FoundationsProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts ManagementProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts Management (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Baking SkillsProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Baking Skills (Online)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Culinary ManagementProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Culinary Management (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Culinary SkillsProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Culinary Skills (Online)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Event PlanningProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Hospitality: Hotel Operations Management (Online)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Hotel and Restaurant ManagementProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Nutrition and Food Service ManagementMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design Fundamentals (Online)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,775 |
| Bachelor of Public Relations Management, HonoursProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Bachelor's degree | None listed | $6,106 |
| Broadcasting: Film, Television, Digital Media and RadioProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,518 |
| Game: ArtProgress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $7,356 |
| Graphic Design (Online)Online | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $3,632 |
| Music Industry Arts and PerformancePerforming Arts Centre (Scarborough) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $4,387 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiotechnologyMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,775 |
| Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op)Morningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,775 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and ScienceMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,750 |
| General Arts and Science: English for Academic PurposesAshtonbee Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| General Arts and Science: English for Academic Purposes (Progress: January Intake)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| General Arts and Science: English for Academic Purposes (Progress: March Intake)Progress Campus (Scarborough) | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | Not published |
| Liberal ArtsMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,750 |
| Liberal Arts to Trent University (Durham GTA and Peterborough Campuses)Morningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,750 |
| Liberal Arts to University of Toronto ScarboroughMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,750 |
| Liberal Arts to York UniversityMorningside Campus (Toronto) | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,750 |
How much does Centennial cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
Tuition, first year
$1,388 to $12,412
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
Not published
Colleges price fees per program
Residence and meals
Not published
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$757 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Peterborough, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
What is it like at Centennial?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- Graduates satisfied with their program
- 74.5%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 81.3%
Support at Centennial, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Centennial's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) (opens in a new tab)
- “Students who are accessing CALCS for the first time for disability and accommodation related reasons are asked to prepare soft copies of their available supporting documentation.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “In advance of your appointment, you may e-mail CALCS at calcs@centennialcollege.ca or send a virtual fax to 647-689-2932.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “The validity of psycho-educational assessments is 5 years if under 17 years old or lifetime if completed over 18 years old.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: no separate Indigenous admission pathway found on Centennial's pages
Support: Indigenous Outreach, Indigenous Reconciliation and Healing (The Eighth Fire) (opens in a new tab)
- “Providing an Outreach Coordinator dedicated to supporting Indigenous learners and students with accessing resources, navigating systems within the College and community, such as career counselling, application processes, financial information related to OSAP, band funding and bursaries.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “We journey with Indigenous learners who are taking non-traditional pathways to access and persist with post-secondary education, employment, and career goals.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate (opens in a new tab). Ontario adults who need Grade 12 equivalent courses to get into college or an apprenticeship.
- “The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate program is a tuition-free academic upgrading undertaking that offers college and career preparation, helping you reach your academic goals through essential skills training.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Successful completion of the ACE certificate allows students to register for apprenticeships.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Helping Youth Pursue Education (HYPE) (opens in a new tab). Young people aged 17 to 29, mainly from underserved neighbourhoods, who want a free taste of college and help applying.
- “Our Workshops provide a welcoming and supportive space for young people ages 17-29, particularly those from underserved neighbourhoods, to discover educational pathways, build skills, and explore career opportunities at their own pace.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Application support for a post-secondary program.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Skills assessment for admission (opens in a new tab). Applicants missing an English or math course a program asks for.
- “For many programs, you can meet the English and mathematic academic requirements by taking a skills assessment.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “If you do not have an OSSD, but are 19 years of age or older, you may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Mature applicant - 21 years of age by December 31 of the program start date, and must have been away from full-time formal education for at least two years.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What careers do Centennial programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Engineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.$70kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare Centennial with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-15. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Mental Health and Addictions Worker: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician: centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op): centennialcollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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