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Lakewood University
Cleveland Heights, Ohio · Private non-profit university
Address: 2231 North Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44112 · Phone: (800) 517-0857 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lakewood University is a private non-profit trade school in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Federal data lists 34 trade completers at Lakewood University; the Ohio state average completion rate is 68.8%, but this campus's rate, graduate debt, and 10-year earnings are not reported for this campus in federal data, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance and Pell Grant recipient share are not reported for this campus in federal data; however, Lakewood University does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used if eligible.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $34,980 | $40,650 | $48,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | 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
Lakewood University is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants where eligible. Lakewood University awards credentials across four program families, with the most completed programs being medical billing & coding (21 completions), medical assistant programs (7 completions), and pharmacy technician programs (6 completions).
In terms of outcomes, federal data shows 34 trade program completers at this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Ohio is reported at 68.8%, but this campus's own completion rate compared to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its concentration in medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, this campus may suit students seeking focused, career-specific training in healthcare-support fields rather than broad associate or bachelor's degree study; however, program length and schedule details are not stated here, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from this data alone. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lakewood University offers programs in medical billing & coding, medical assistant training, and pharmacy technician training, with medical billing & coding having the most completers (21).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Lakewood University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants if eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the Ohio state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The Ohio state average completion rate is 68.8%, but no comparison value is provided for this school.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (800) 517-0857 or visit the College Scorecard link for possible updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lakewood University is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing structures and how surplus revenue is used compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (800) 517-0857 or visit lakewood.edu for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?496706.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not state program length or delivery format details needed to assess career-changer fit; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and program structure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lakewood University at (800) 517-0857 or through its website, https://lakewood.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the inputs provided; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.