Trade and career programs at Cuyahoga Community College District
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 280 | $47,913 | $57,467 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 193 | $71,761 | $77,536 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 134 | $61,118 | $67,587 | $8,358 |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 91 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 82 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 54 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 52 | $44,642 | $44,042 | $7,358 |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 44 | $44,094 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 41 | $33,168 | $42,003 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 24 | n/a | $37,913 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | $62,512 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 15 | $67,991 | $60,449 | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 12 | $39,405 | $40,291 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | $50,360 | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 10 | $44,633 | $49,619 | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 7 | n/a | $49,899 | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Cuyahoga Community College District cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $3,249 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,949 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,652 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,637 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,864 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,288 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,372 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,029 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 57% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $40,817 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,500 in federal student loans.
- 35% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cuyahoga Community College District cost?
Tuition and fees are $3,249 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $2,652 in 2024-25.
How much do Cuyahoga Community College District graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $71,761 one year after finishing.
Is Cuyahoga Community College District accredited?
Cuyahoga Community College District is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Ohio Technical College, Cleveland: $32,171 a year
- Remington College-Cleveland Campus, Cleveland: $16,101 a year
- Valley College-Cleveland, Cleveland: $18,780 a year
More: all trade schools in Ohio · Cuyahoga Community College District on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.