University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH · Private nonprofit · 2,572 students · Visit Website

The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) offers hands-on training in automotive, diesel, HVAC/R, and electromechanical technologies, with 70% of coursework dedicated to practical application in labs and shops. The College of Applied Technologies provides state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including over 90 training vehicles for automotive programs. UNOH also assists graduates with job placement and connects students with employers through career fairs and industry partnerships, including major automotive manufacturers.

Programs Analyzed

4

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,860/yr

Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score

55/100

Tuition

$12,930/yr

All Programs at University of Northwestern Ohio

4 trade programs at University of Northwestern Ohio, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.

Program Score Earnings Debt 10yr ROI AI Risk Job Market
Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
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62 $39,960/yr $17,417 41.1x Low Very Large
214 openings/yr
Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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57 $31,447/yr $21,922 12.3x High Very Large
729 openings/yr
Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
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52 $57,345/yr $12,166 21.2x Moderate Medium
26 openings/yr
HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
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50 $42,690/yr $13,084 19.4x Low Large
40 openings/yr

Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.

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About This Data

TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 4 trade and vocational programs at University of Northwestern Ohio using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).

The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections). Last updated 2026.