C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

Columbiana County Career and Technical Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Lisbon, Ohio 44432
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 78%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

114
Total Enrollment
78%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,517
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Columbiana County Career and Technical Center ▼

53% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$173,528
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+7.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,552
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,221
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,109
Median debt at graduation
75%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
64.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,454$73,183-9%#44 of 59#39$14,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$38,702$52,265-7%#497 of 757#439$10,796
Precision Metal Working—$44,116-9%#272 of 365#244—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$26,707$31,931-7%#479 of 637#384$5,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $173,528
  • Avg rent near campus: $963/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43920 (6.5% cap, East Liverpool)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
85%
Receive Pell Grants
94%
Take Out Loans
$11,517
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,276
$30,001 - $48,000$11,650
$48,001 - $75,000$14,000

Student Demographics

114
Total Students
85%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
53%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%
Hispanic 3%
Black 11%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 53%
With Family 47%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~61 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Columbiana County Career and Technical Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center?
The graduation rate at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center is 78%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Columbiana County Career and Technical Center a good school?
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Columbiana County Career and Technical Center?
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center has a total enrollment of 114 students.
Is there rental demand near Columbiana County Career and Technical Center?
Yes! Approximately 53% of students at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 61 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lisbon area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology