Warren County Career Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Warren County Career Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling about 263 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.42% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,016 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,731 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 263 41.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.42%
- First-Generation Students: 57.0%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 449
Warren County Career Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Warren County Career Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Warren County Career Center?
Warren County Career Center is located in Lebanon, OH (ZIP 45036-1099).
Is Warren County Career Center public or private?
Warren County Career Center is a Public institution.
How much does Warren County Career Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $24,731.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,601 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,950 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,102 |
How big is Warren County Career Center?
Total enrollment: 263 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 449 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Warren County Career Center?
150%-time completion rate: 77.42%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of Warren County Career Center earn?
Median earnings: $45,661 six years after entry; $49,016 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
14.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Warren County Career Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (59 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (33 completions)
- Lineworker (32 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (16 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (15 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (12 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (11 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (9 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Warren County Career Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.42%; median earnings $49,016 at 10 years; net price $24,731. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Warren County Career Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,731
2024 Value
In 2024 Warren County Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,731.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,731 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Warren County Career Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Warren County Career Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Warren County Career Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $18,721 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,998 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,188 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,852 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,814 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,839 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,339 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,082 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Warren County Career Center reported total enrollment of about 263 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 66% male and 34% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%), and Black or African American (6.5%). About 14.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Warren County Career Center in 2024 is 263 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 449 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
65.81% 100% Completion Time
77.42% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.81% of students graduating from Warren County Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 64% male / 36% female
- Lineworker: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Warren County Career Center.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$49,016 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
11.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
395.49% Return on Investment
1.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Warren County Career Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 59 completions
2. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 33 completions
3. Lineworker: 32 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 16 completions
5. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 15 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 13 completions
7. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 12 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 11 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Warren County Career Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Warren County Career Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Warren County Career Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,183
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Warren County Career Center is a public institution located in Lebanon, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Lineworker. Enrollment is approximately 263 students. Student body composition includes White (69.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%), Black or African American (6.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.42%. Approximately 14.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Lebanon, OH 45036-1099
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Warren County Career Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Warren County Career Center located?
Warren County Career Center is located in Lebanon, OH.
How much does Warren County Career Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $24,731 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Warren County Career Center?
Warren County Career Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 449 students, White (69.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Warren County Career Center?
About 57.0% of students at Warren County Career Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Warren County Career Center earn?
Median earnings are $45,661 six years after entry and $49,016 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Warren County Career Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Warren County Career Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
Is Warren County Career Center public or private?
Warren County Career Center is a public institution located in Lebanon, OH.
Is Warren County Career Center an HBCU?
No. Warren County Career Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Warren County Career Center a tribal college?
No. Warren County Career Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Warren County Career Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Warren County Career Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is Warren County Career Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Warren County Career Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.