Trade and career programs at Lorain County Community College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 128 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 92 | n/a | n/a | $17,046 |
| Welding | Certificate | 91 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 78 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 52 | $54,931 | $59,521 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 29 | $39,874 | $46,146 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | $57,705 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Lorain County Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,525 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $9,439 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,992 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,221 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,415 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,467 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,998 |
| Over $110,000 | $6,238 |
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
- Former students earned a median of $42,307 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,225 in federal student loans.
- 29% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lorain County Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,525 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $2,992 in 2024-25.
How much do Lorain County Community College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $54,931 one year after finishing.
Is Lorain County Community College accredited?
Lorain County Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria, Elyria: $16,297 a year
- Columbus State Community College, Columbus: $5,788 a year
- Cuyahoga Community College District, Cleveland: $3,249 a year
- Sinclair Community College, Dayton: $3,675 a year
- Stark State College, North Canton: $4,910 a year
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati: $5,517 a year
More: all trade schools in Ohio · Lorain County Community College 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.