Apollo Career Center

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: Apollo JVS, Apollo Career Center, Apollo Joint Vocational School

Lima, OH
(419) 998-3000
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✓ GI Bill approved · 16 GI Bill students

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What Are the Key Stats for Apollo Career Center?

Total Enrollment

646

Program Completions

614

Last reported year

Average Net Price

$830

After financial aid

Retention Rate

72%

Full-time students

How Apollo Career Center Compares

Below the typical trade-college median at 646 students, Apollo Career Center operates on a smaller scale. 72% retention provide outcome data — for hands-on programs in particular, smaller schools often deliver tighter feedback loops than their larger peers.

Where is Apollo Career Center?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Apollo Career Center

176 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 51.3902
100 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 49.0205
75 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 51.0810
74 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 43.0203
32 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 12.0409

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Apollo Career Center programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Apollo Career Center, 96% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 75% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,830 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Licensed Practical Nurse75%96%93%$8,830
Truck Driving (200-Hr Day Class)94%91%87%$8,996
State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)97%65%57%$4,124
Welding Certificate (336 Hrs)79%82%85%$5,708
Truck Driving (200-Hr Night Class)85%97%87%$11,091

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

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Enrollment

Apollo Career Center enrolls 646 students. The student body is 50.3% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 72% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Apollo Career Center maintains a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a strong 72% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Programs

Apollo Career Center offers programs in 9 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). In 2024, the college awarded 614 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

After financial aid, the average net price is $830. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC LESS THAN 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Degree Granting No

Contact Information

Address
3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH, 45806-1497
Administrator
Keith Horner
Superintendent

Cost Information

Average Net Price $830

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 02562300
EIN: 341126813
IPEDS ID: 201034
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