What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates are reported at $21,052.

How small is the school and what does that mean for class experience?

The school has 87 students total. This small enrollment number suggests very low student-to-instructor ratios and a highly personalized learning environment.

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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District

Oberlin, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 87 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$11,578

cheaper than 30% of comparable schools

Completion rate

82.9%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$35,776

earns ~$3,090 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is a public school in Oberlin, OH that mainly awards certificates. It serves 87 students with an average annual net price of $11,578 after aid.

What to know

The school reports an 82.9% completion rate, meaning most students finish their programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,776, while median student debt at completion is not reported. Thirty-three point three percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating financial need is common.

Net price is 10% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$37,208
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$21,052
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,140
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates are reported at $21,052.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports an 82.9% completion rate.
How small is the school and what does that mean for class experience?: The school has 87 students total. This small enrollment number suggests very low student-to-instructor ratios and a highly personalized learning environment.
Is this a public or private school?: This is a public school.

Other options in Ohio

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
ETI Technical College of Niles	Niles	$13,665	63.2%	$34,017
Apollo Career Center	Lima	not reported	66.8%	$43,101
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center	Ashland	$9,303	81.3%	$31,791
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Jefferson	$9,599	53.9%	$42,163
Auburn Career Center	Concord Twp	$12,051	71.3%	$37,032
Belmont College	St Clairsville	$6,995	42.9%	$35,329

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 409591. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.