Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH · Public · Certificate degree-granting

Located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Polaris Career Center is a public institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 300 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,718 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 80.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $6,365, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.08x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,931 per year. The most popular programs include Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Machinist, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Clinical Laboratory Science.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,718

Graduation Rate

80.4%

Median Debt

$6,365

Average Net Price

$9,931

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

3.9x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

6.08x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

300

Admission Rate

Not reported

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

85.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

Not reported

Out-of-State Tuition

Not reported

Pell Grant Rate

44.4%

Federal Loan Rate

31.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$8,080

Income $30K–$48K

$14,171

Income $48K–$75K

$15,171

Student Demographics

Women

43.2%

White

54.0%

Black

17.3%

Hispanic

11.0%

Asian

4.0%

Two or More Races

5.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

40.4%

Accreditations

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (11)

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	$53,337	65
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Not reported	37
Machinist	$40,413	26
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	21
Clinical Laboratory Science	Not reported	15
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$67,471	13
Building Construction	Not reported	11
Dental Support Services	$37,180	11
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	$36,276	7
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	Not reported	6
Health Services Administration	Not reported	5

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