C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

Lakeshore Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
27/100

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

2,981
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,821
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lakeshore Technical College ▼

40% 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
$329,376
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
+12.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lakeshore Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$47,113
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,673
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,000
Median debt at graduation
49.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 15% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 95th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). 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 Lakeshore Technical College

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
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$55,992-3%#92 of 176#96—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$39,553$50,424-10%#545 of 757#535$5,661
Human Resources Management and Services—$49,761-20%#13 of 15#12—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$37,431$48,560-6%#193 of 319#175—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$33,920$43,400+27%#36 of 637#25$6,999
Precision Metal Working$48,619$40,847-16%#309 of 365#307—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$31,554$40,377+14%#130 of 496#85—
Accounting and Related Services—$39,902-11%#64 of 101#62—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$36,480+19%#29 of 68#25—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$28,022—————

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 Lakeshore Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $329,376
  • Avg rent near campus: $999/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54220 (3.4% cap, Manitowoc)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,113 $6,170

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
$8,821
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,851
$30,001 - $48,000$7,381
$48,001 - $75,000$8,442
$75,001 - $110,000$13,114
$110,001+$13,632

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 123 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 63 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 35 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 31 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 29 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 21 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 20 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 18 grads/yr Accounting 17 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 17 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 16 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 14 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 13 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 13 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 13 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lakeshore Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
$107k/yr 24,200 jobs
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
$75k/yr 47,700 jobs
Millwrights
$65k/yr 41,300 jobs
Industrial machinery mechanics
$64k/yr 439,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,981
Total Students
48%
Women
30%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 10%
Black 2%
Asian 8%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,201 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 34%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 30%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lakeshore Technical College?
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 Lakeshore Technical College?
Tuition at Lakeshore Technical College is $4,113 for in-state students and $6,170 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,821.
What is the graduation rate at Lakeshore Technical College?
The graduation rate at Lakeshore Technical College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lakeshore Technical College a good school?
Lakeshore Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lakeshore Technical College?
Lakeshore Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,981 students.
Is there rental demand near Lakeshore Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Lakeshore Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,201 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cleveland area.

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