Lake Erie College
Painesville, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 852 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,195 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,575 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,548 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,205 |
| $110k and up | $22,370 |
| All families (average) | $20,961 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $80,814 | +$44,732 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $129,819 | +$93,737 | clears the bar | $102,960 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,067 | +$33,985 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,284 | +$5,202 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 4.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,687 | +$12,605 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,426 | +$13,344 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,506 | +$21,424 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.