University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Diesel Mechanic and HVAC and 1 more
- Average net price
- $21,862
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Trade Schools in Lima, OH
Lima, OH has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,306 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $576 to $12,380, with a median of $3,590 across the 8 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $48,867 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at University of Northwestern Ohio, Apollo Career Center and James A. Rhodes State College.
4
Schools
1,306
Graduates last year
$3,590
Median program tuition
$48,867
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 4 schools in Lima, OH
Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Public
James A. Rhodes State College
Lima, OH
- Programs
- CNA, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Medical Assistant and 4 more
- Average net price
- $7,312
- Completion rate
- 27%
- Type
- Public
Ohio State Beauty Academy
Lima, OH
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $1,977
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Lima
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 2 more
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Lima, OH?
The median published tuition is $3,590 (range $576 to $12,380, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Apollo Career Center ($576) and Ohio State Beauty Academy ($2,180). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 4 months to finish (1 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,867 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Lima, OH?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Apollo Career Center and James A. Rhodes State College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.