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University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, Ohio · private nonprofit · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,494 students · HVACCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$21,807
cheaper than 19% of comparable schools
Completion rate
51.7%
Median debt at completion
$17,084
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$50,968
earns ~$2,337.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH is a private nonprofit school that mainly awards associate degrees. With about 2,494 students, it offers training in trades like vehicle repair, HVAC, and agricultural mechanization, plus allied health programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $21,807, which is a significant yearly cost for a private institution. Only about 51.7% of students complete their programs, a figure that reflects transfer-out rates common at community-style colleges rather than just student failure. Median student debt at completion is $17,084, but 10-year median earnings are reported at $50,968, suggesting a long-term path to debt repayment.

Net price is 34% above the Ohio median ($16,282) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 37% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,581
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$38,485
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degree$37,208
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$33,993
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$24,936
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 18 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degree$40,056
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificate$39,009
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$31,851
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$31,038
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$30,771
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$24,532
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$23,456
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in vehicle maintenance, HVAC, allied health, and agricultural mechanization, along with undergraduate certificates in vehicle maintenance, HVAC, and ground transportation.
What do graduates of a vehicle maintenance program typically earn?
Students in the vehicle maintenance associate degree program have a median earnings figure of $39,581 two years after completion, while the certificate version is $38,485.
How many students finish their programs?
The reported completion rate is 51.7%. This number includes students who transfer out, so it does not necessarily mean half of the students drop out.
What is the school size and type?
University of Northwestern Ohio is a private nonprofit school with an enrollment of approximately 2,494 students.
Does the school offer other programs beyond the trades?
Yes, in addition to the specific trade programs listed, the school offers 16 more programs covering various fields.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 204486. 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.