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Warren County Career Center
Lebanon, Ohio · Public technical college
Address: 3525 North State Route 48, Lebanon, OH 45036 · Phone: (513) 932-8145 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Mar 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Warren County Career Center is a public trade school in Lebanon, Ohio offering CNA classes, lineman training, and EMT programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Warren County Career Center has a 77.4% completion rate, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $5,500 and median earnings of $49,016 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Warren County Career Center is $27,799, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used since the school participates in Title IV; 14.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $58,840 | $93,150 | $104,200 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,970 | $59,520 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 52 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $63,067 | $46,673 | $8,233 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $15,850 | $16,663 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
Warren County Career Center is a public trade and career school in Lebanon, Ohio, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Because the school participates in Title IV, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their programs. The campus offers eight program families, most notably CNA classes (52 completers), lineman schools (40 completers), and EMT & paramedic training (25 completers).
Federal data show a completion rate of 77.4%, which is above the state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,016. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $27,799, and 14.9% of students receive Pell Grants. Undergraduate enrollment is 263, with 160 total trade completers reported.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training programs such as CNA, EMT, or lineman work rather than a traditional multi-year degree; program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes, contact the Council on Occupational Education or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Warren County Career Center.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Warren County Career Center offers eight program families, with the top programs being CNA classes, lineman schools, and EMT & paramedic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with active accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 77.4%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates report a median debt of $5,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $49,016, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $27,799.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Warren County Career Center is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and public funding oversight compared with for-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 at (513) 932-8145 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407832.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on short-format programs like CNA, EMT, and lineman training suggests it may fit adults seeking quicker entry into a trade, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm requirements for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Warren County Career Center at (513) 932-8145 or through its website, https://www.mywccc.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this listing; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?407832 can be used 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.