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Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, New Hampshire · Public community college
Address: 379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH 03246 · Phone: (603) 524-3207 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lakes Region Community College is a public trade school in Laconia, NH, offering auto mechanic and culinary programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Lakes Region Community College has a 46.2% completion rate, below the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%, with median graduate debt of $18,525 and median earnings of $51,182 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 26.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,310 | $59,020 | $73,010 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,220 | $63,400 | $76,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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 | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Lakes Region Community College is a public trade and career school in Laconia, New Hampshire, located in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers 6 programs across auto mechanics and culinary fields, with its top programs being auto mechanic schools (19 completers) and culinary & pastry schools (6 completers).
Federal data show a completion rate of 46.2%, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $18,525, and median earnings ten years after entry were $51,182. About 26.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in hands-on trade training in automotive or culinary fields within a small, distant-town community college setting; whether specific programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm program length and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check with the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lakes Region Community College offers 6 programs, with the top ones being auto mechanic schools (19 completers) and culinary & pastry schools (6 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based loans and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 46.2%, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $18,525, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $51,182, per the College Scorecard.
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 at (603) 524-3207 or via lrcc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?183123.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling and program format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lakes Region Community College at (603) 524-3207 or visit https://www.lrcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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.