Lorain County Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lorain County Community College at a glance

• 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

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Lorain County Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lorain County, where the college is.

• 112

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 1.8%

  unemployment in Lorain County

  2026-08 · down 1.9 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 (12 open), operations (28 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Emerson (17), Vertiv Holdings (10), Crane (8), MATERION (4), Barksdale Resources (3), Carvana (3), AJ Rose (2), American Family Insurance (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (34), Operations (28), Sales (12), Finance (9), Customer Success (3), Data & Analytics (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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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?

112 open professional jobs are listed in Lorain County, 19 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Emerson has the most openings.