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Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio · Public community college
Address: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094 · Phone: (440) 525-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lakeland Community College is a public trade and career school in Kirtland, Ohio offering welding, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Lakeland Community College has a 23.5% completion rate versus a 68.8% Ohio state average, with median graduate debt of $14,751 and median earnings of $39,612 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lakeland Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 23.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Dental hygienists | $76,260 | $88,990 | $97,210 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,110 | $62,420 | $73,790 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,970 | $59,520 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $45,151 | $42,802 | $9,950 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $52,898 | $49,331 | $15,987 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $52,898 | $49,331 | $15,987 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lakeland Community College is a public community college in Kirtland, Ohio, located in a large suburb. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 18 trade and career program offerings, the most-awarded are welding, medical assistant training, and medical billing and coding.
According to federal data, Lakeland's overall completion rate is 23.5%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates who took out loans carry a median debt of $14,751, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,612. About 23.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students considering shorter, hands-on trade programs such as welding or medical assisting, though program length details are not reported here. Prospective students, including career changers, should independently verify current program lengths, licensing requirements, and outcomes by contacting the school directly or reviewing its official College Scorecard profile before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lakeland Community College offers 18 trade and career programs, with welding, medical assistant training, and medical billing & coding as the top three by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Lakeland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 23.5%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $14,751 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,612 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (440) 525-7000 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lakeland Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition rates for in-state residents compared with private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the provided federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific trades.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203599, or contact the school at (440) 525-7000.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include specifics on program length or schedule flexibility, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or the relevant program accreditor for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lakeland Community College by phone at (440) 525-7000 or through its website at https://www.lakelandcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.