Portage Lakes Career Center
Public in Uniontown, OH. 5 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, auto technician, welding, phlebotomy & lab and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | $47,311 | $16,498 | $187 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 85 | $21,998 | $8,638 | $98 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $21,998 one year out, 5% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $47,311 one year out, 5% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Stark State College (North Canton, OH), about 5 miles away
- Herzing University-Akron (Akron, OH), about 6 miles away
- Ross College-Canton (Canton, OH), about 7 miles away
- National Beauty College (Canton, OH), about 8 miles away
- University of Akron Main Campus (Akron, OH), about 9 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.