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Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio · Public college
Address: 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 · Phone: (440) 365-5222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lorain County Community College is a public trade and career school in Elyria, OH, offering medical billing & coding, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the state average completion rate is 68.8%, median graduate debt is $13,680, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,837 for Lorain County Community College.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lorain County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used, and about 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Dental hygienists | $76,260 | $88,990 | $97,210 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,110 | $62,420 | $73,790 |
| Construction laborers | $37,370 | $56,080 | $74,370 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,370 | $53,990 | $74,130 |
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, under 300 hours | 127 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 86 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 66 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 60 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $31,605 | $38,289 | $19,506 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $38,188 | $42,123 | $16,404 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $31,605 | $38,289 | $19,506 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $46,709 | $36,668 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $38,188 | $42,123 | $16,404 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $38,188 | $42,123 | $16,404 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | $21,781 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | $31,605 | $38,289 | $19,506 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 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
Lorain County Community College is a public trade and career training campus located in Elyria, Ohio, in a midsize suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. Across 19 program families, the most-awarded programs are medical billing & coding (127 completions), welding (89 completions), and CNA classes (66 completions), with 463 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 5,373.
Federal data reports a state average completion rate of 68.8%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,680. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,837. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With a broad mix of short certificate programs (medical billing & coding, CNA, phlebotomy) alongside longer allied-health and technical tracks (dental hygiene, radiologic technology, surgical technology), this campus can suit both quick career-entry seekers and those pursuing more extensive credentials; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm with the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcome data yourself, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lorain County Community College offers 19 program families including medical billing & coding, welding, CNA classes, EMT training, medical assistant programs, radiology tech, dental hygiene, surgical technology, construction trades, phlebotomy, and culinary arts. The top programs by completions are medical billing & coding (127), welding (89), and CNA classes (66).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Lorain County Community College carry a median debt of $13,680, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,837, 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) 365-5222 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific cost figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration for specific tracks like welding or CNA classes.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and check federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203748.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short certificate programs and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit career changers seeking either quick entry or more extensive credentials, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about requirements for specific programs like dental hygiene or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lorain County Community College at (440) 365-5222 or visit https://www.lorainccc.edu/ for application information.
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.