Polaris Career Center
Public certificate school in Middleburg Heights, OH that costs an average of $13,623 a year after financial aid and graduates 76% of full-time students.
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Cost of Polaris Career Center
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,036 |
|---|---|
| Average net price after aid | $13,623 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $11,861 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,298 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,789 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,036 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Polaris Career Center's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,544 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,685 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 39th of 121 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,365 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $72 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 49% |
| Students with federal loans | 38% |
Majors and programs at Polaris Career Center
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | $61,762 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 45 | $40,702 | $3,685 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 118 | $39,985 | $6,365 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 20 | $35,768 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | $32,792 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 40 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 23 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 71 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Career Center | Concord Twp | $10,237 | — | $47,513 |
| Warren County Career Center | Lebanon | $20,840 | — | $60,995 |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education | Zanesville | — | — | $45,843 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County | Newark | $676 | — | $36,351 |
| EHOVE Career Center | Milan | — | — | $47,953 |
| Four County Career Center | Archbold | — | — | — |
| Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake | $12,919 | — | $52,514 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training | Marietta | — | — | $38,529 |
About Polaris Career Center
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Middleburg Heights, OH |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 300 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Council on Occupational Education |
| Website | polaris.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Polaris Career Center cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,036 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,623 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,861.
How much do Polaris Career Center graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,685 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 39th of 121 similar colleges in Ohio.
What is Polaris Career Center's graduation rate?
76% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.