Portage Lakes Career Center
Uniontown, OH · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Portage Lakes Career Center is a public institution in Uniontown, Ohio, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 168 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,316 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 68.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,444, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.54x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,759 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Practical Nursing, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Machinist, and Clinical Laboratory Science.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,316
Graduation Rate
68.8%
Median Debt
$8,444
Average Net Price
$21,759
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
168
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
87.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
41.2%
Federal Loan Rate
41.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$21,174
Income $30K–$48K
$20,206
Income $48K–$75K
$22,124
Income $110K+
$27,236
Student Demographics
Women
56.7%
White
70.8%
Black
19.1%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.8%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (5)
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 85 |
| Practical Nursing | $53,207 | 28 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $40,160 | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 16 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 12 |
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