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Ohio Business College-Sheffield

Sheffield Village, Ohio · Private for-profit career college

Electrician schoolsHVAC schoolsMedical assistant programs
73%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$12,416median debt of graduates
$28,337median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$30,389median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 5095 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH 44035 · Phone: 44093431012330 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Ohio Business College-Sheffield is a private for-profit trade school in Sheffield Village, Ohio offering electrician, HVAC, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Ohio Business College-Sheffield has a 72.9% completion rate, near the Ohio state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $12,416 and median earnings of $30,389 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ohio Business College-Sheffield; contact the school for current tuition. The campus accepts federal financial aid, and 58.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Ohio Business College… Ohio Business College…: 72.9% 72.9% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$40,750$64,700$80,500
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,630$62,510$78,190
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 34 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported not reported $12,416
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $21,726 $24,306 $10,000

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.

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About this school

Ohio Business College-Sheffield is a private for-profit trade school located in Sheffield Village, Ohio, a midsize suburb. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. Its most-awarded programs are electrician schools, HVAC schools, and medical assistant programs, which together account for the bulk of its 83 recent trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 224.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.9%, close to the Ohio state average of 68.8% for comparable programs. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,416, and median earnings ten years after entering the program were reported at $30,389. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 58.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in electrical, HVAC, or medical assisting fields rather than a traditional multi-year degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should independently verify program length, class schedule, and licensing requirements by contacting the school directly. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review the latest completion, debt, and earnings figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Ohio Business College-Sheffield offers electrician schools, HVAC schools, and medical assistant programs. These three program families account for its 83 recent trade completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid, so students can apply for FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 58.8% of students currently receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 72.9%, which is near the Ohio state average of 68.8% for similar programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $12,416, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering a program are reported at $30,389.

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 the phone number or website listed to get current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Ohio Business College-Sheffield is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review completion, debt, and earnings data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203720.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers focused programs in electrician, HVAC, and medical assisting fields, which may suit career changers looking for trade-specific training, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask what certification or licensing exams apply to each program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Ohio Business College-Sheffield by phone at 440-934-3101 or visit its website at https://www.ohiobusinesscollege.edu/ to learn about the application process.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Direct program-by-program comparisons with other nearby schools are not reported in this data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools in the area.

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.

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