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Great Lakes Boat Building School
Cedarville, Michigan · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 485 S. Meridian, Cedarville, MI 49719 · Phone: (906) 484-1081 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private non-profit trade school in Cedarville, MI, offering auto mechanic schools programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Great Lakes Boat Building School has an 85.7% completion rate versus a 56.9% state average, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Great Lakes Boat Building School; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 39.3% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,110 | $54,120 | $67,100 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private non-profit trade school in Cedarville, MI, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved for federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus is located in a remote rural area and reports two program offerings, with auto mechanic schools programs (16 completers) making up its top listed program area.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, above the state average of 56.9% for comparable programs. About 39.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students are served here. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 26 students and a rural setting, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on training environment rather than a large institution. Because detailed cost and earnings figures are not available here, prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly at (906) 484-1081 or visit https://www.glbbs.edu/ to ask about program length, schedule, and tuition. Anyone considering enrollment should also verify current accreditation status and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Great Lakes Boat Building School reports two programs, with auto mechanic schools programs (16 completers) being the top listed program area.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 39.3% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the state average of 56.9%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (906) 484-1081 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495110 for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (906) 484-1081 or via https://www.glbbs.edu/ for current tuition details.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Great Lakes Boat Building School is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it is mission-driven rather than investor-owned, though this does not by itself guarantee lower cost or better outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495110.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for details specific to its auto mechanic programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Great Lakes Boat Building School by phone at (906) 484-1081 or visit its website at https://www.glbbs.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495110 to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.