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Northern Career Institute
Eastlake, Ohio · Public technical college
Address: 34050 Glen Drive, Suite 2, Eastlake, OH 44094 · Phone: (440) 602-5094 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Career Institute is a public trade school in Eastlake, Ohio offering LPN/LVN and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Northern Career Institute has a 76.9% completion rate, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $49,073 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, but Northern Career Institute accepts federal financial aid, and 80.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 83 | $33,765 | $31,314 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Northern Career Institute is a public trade and career school located in Eastlake, Ohio, a large suburb. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is eligible for federal financial aid (Title IV) programs. The campus focuses on a small set of career programs, most notably LPN / LVN programs, which account for the bulk of completions, along with medical billing and coding programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 76.9%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $49,073. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 80.7% of students at this school receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With only two program families offered — LPN/LVN and medical billing and coding — this campus may suit students seeking a focused, direct path into healthcare support roles rather than a broad multi-program institution. The concentration in licensed practical nursing suggests a program structure aimed at entry-level clinical work, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should confirm program length, schedule, and cost directly with the school by phone or website, and can verify accreditation status and outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern Career Institute offers LPN / LVN programs and medical billing & coding programs, with LPN/LVN accounting for the majority of completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 80.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.9%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $49,073.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (440) 602-5094 or visit ncioh.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern Career Institute is a public school, which typically means it operates under state oversight and often has different pricing and funding structures than for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418223.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; prospective LPN students should check Ohio's licensing board requirements directly.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Northern Career Institute at (440) 602-5094 or through its website, https://ncioh.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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.