Is Lake Erie College worth it?
Lake Erie College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Painesville, Ohio (large suburb). It awarded 221 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, physician associate and early childhood education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,461
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,903
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,417
Average net price
$20,961
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
221
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
852
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $72,408 | $80,814 | 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $109,982 | $129,819 | 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,440 | $70,067 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,067 | $48,687 | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | $41,284 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 48 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 723 |
| Educational Services | 14% | 609 |
| Manufacturing | 11% | 471 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 339 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 323 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 285 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 246 |
| Wholesale Trade | 5% | 197 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lake Erie College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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