Lorain County Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

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5,373
students enrolled
2,432
degrees and certificates a year
31%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,967
average net price a year
Tuition $4,310 in state, $8,250 out of state
$33,660
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,837
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 34% | 822 |
| Health professions | 21% | 521 |
| Business & management | 20% | 489 |
| Engineering technologies | 9% | 218 |
| Computer & information sciences | 5% | 113 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 65 | 4 |
The job market around Lorain County Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lorain County, where the college is.
109
open professional jobs
21
entry level
3%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
1.9%
unemployment in Lorain County
2026-09 · down 1.5 points from a year earlier
$70,693
median household income
Lorain County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to finance (9 open), sales (9 open), operations (24 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Avient (15), Emerson (12), Crane (10), Carvana (8), Vertiv Holdings (7), Ford Motor (5), Lubrizol (4), Federal Aviation Administration (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (33), Operations (24), Finance (9), Sales (9), Legal (4), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Lorain County Workforce Development Board.
- OhioMeansJobs Lorain CountyElyria · 440-324-5244 · M-F 8am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati · 5,667 students
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- Wright State University-Main CampusDayton · 6,762 students
- Clark State CollegeSpringfield · 3,456 students
- University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia · 3,019 students
- Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown · 7,961 students
Common questions
- How big is Lorain County Community College?
- Lorain County Community College enrolls about 5,373 students and is a public 4-year institution in Elyria, Ohio. It awards about 2,432 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lorain County Community College?
- 31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lorain County Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,660 six years after entry and $38,837 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lorain County Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lorain County Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lorain County Community College?
- 109 open professional jobs are listed in Lorain County, 21 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Avient has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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