Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC)
Public certificate school in Brecksville, OH that costs an average of $19,080 a year after financial aid and graduates 55% of full-time students.
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Cost of CVCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,278 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $19,080 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,626 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $27,278 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,418 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CVCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 47% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,132 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,857 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 16th of 121 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,974 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $113 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 23% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at CVCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 75 | $48,843 | $10,417 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 17 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 27 | — | $5,916 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 12 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 41 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Valley Career Center | Piqua | $18,728 | — | $52,504 |
| Knox County Career Center | Mount Vernon | — | — | $39,903 |
| Buckeye Hills Career Center | Rio Grande | $5,869 | — | $43,936 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses | Cincinnati | $10,592 | — | $61,903 |
| Columbiana County Career and Technical Center | Lisbon | $11,946 | — | $35,983 |
| Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District | Chillicothe | — | — | $50,203 |
| Wayne County Schools Career Center | Smithville | $24,822 | — | $47,065 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | Groveport | $14,301 | — | $43,516 |
About CVCC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Brecksville, OH |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 131 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | cvccworks.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CVCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,278 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,080 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,626.
How much do CVCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,857 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 121 similar colleges in Ohio.
What is CVCC's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 47% of first-year students return for a second year.