Is Portage Lakes Career Center worth it?
Portage Lakes Career Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Uniontown, Ohio (large suburb). It awarded 174 certificates in 2024, most often in nail technician manicurist, licensed practical nurse training and aesthetician and skin care specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,234
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,410
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,316
Average net price
$21,759
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
174
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
168
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $40,160 | N/A |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $53,207 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 51 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 40 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 24 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 17 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 15 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 9 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Portage Lakes Career Center. 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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