Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Located in Piqua, Ohio, Upper Valley Career Center is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 131 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,170 ten years after enrollment, which is 28% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 63.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,793, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.93x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,282 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Machinist, and Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,170
Graduation Rate
63.9%
Median Debt
$8,793
Average Net Price
$16,282
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.93x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
131
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
80.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
54.7%
Federal Loan Rate
54.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,958
Income $30K–$48K
$17,417
Income $48K–$75K
$20,447
Student Demographics
Women
71.6%
White
74.1%
Black
16.8%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
6.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.9%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Preaccredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $50,228 | 28 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
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