Apollo Career Center
Apollo Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Lima, OH. It offers 19 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/29/2013 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Apollo Career Center is Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and the 2025 tuition and fees is $825. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide programs ($4,480). The length of the program is 76 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 1 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Apollo Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $825 | $65 | 76 Hours | 1 Months | $4,480 |
| 2 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $5,100 | - | 200 Hours | 2 Months | $6,258 |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $12,918 | $2,082 | 1,376 Hours | 10 Months | $18,035 |
| 4 | Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | $1,175 | $225 | 150 Hours | 4 Months | $3,302 |
| 5 | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | $510 | $140 | 36 Hours | 1 Months | $3,136 |
| 6 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $1,100 | $100 | 150 Hours | 6 Months | $3,862 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 646 students attended Apollo Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 180 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 20 (full-time) and 190 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Apollo Career Center is 59% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
| Student Population | 646 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Number of Faculty | 184 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Apollo Career Center is $825
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,474 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $825 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $65 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $1,041 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $210 |
| Average Financial Amount | $2,474 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Apollo Career Center offers 19 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 614 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 9 | 0 | 499 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 84 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 614 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Apollo Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 614 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 499 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 84 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 31 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 21 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 21 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 74 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 74 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 12 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 100 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 100 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 279 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 75 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 28 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 176 |
| Total | 499 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 32 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 32 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 6 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 3 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 13 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 27 |
| Total | 84 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 31 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 7 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 24 |
| Total | 31 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 646 students have enrolled into Apollo Career Center. By gender, 321 male and 325 female students are attending the school.
There are 475 White (73.53%), 91 Black/African American (14.09%), 27 Hispanic (4.18%), 4 Asian (0.62%), and 74 students with other races. 15 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 646 | 321 | 325 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 91 | 25 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 475 | 261 | 214 |
| Two More | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 15 | 12 | 3 |
Directory Information
- 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH
- 419-998-3000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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