A college degree means opportunity for a higher salary, career advancement and a better quality of life. For many Northeast Ohio residents, that opportunity starts at Lakeland Community College. Lakeland offers more than 130 associate degrees and certificates that will lead to a high demand career or transfer to a four-year college or university. Areas of study include arts and humanities, business technologies, engineering technologies, science and health technologies, and social science and public service. Lakeland's career programs prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Lakeland's transfer programs prepare students for successful transfer to four-year schools with credits that transfer easily. The college also offers non-credit community learning and professional development classes and workforce development training. Lakeland provides quality education at an affordable price - Lakeland's tuition is about one-third the cost of most four-year schools. Students can save thousands on their college education and earn a degree without taking on a lot of debt. Financial assistance is available, including federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and work study employment. Professors at Lakeland are experts in their fields with real-world experience. Class sizes are small, averaging 17 students per class. Lakeland offers convenient day, evening and weekend class times, and a growing number of online courses.
