| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
Polaris Career Center is a Less than 2-year, public school located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. Its published tuition & fees of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology / Technician program, which is the largest program at the school, is $10,185 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 237 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 69%. Polaris Career Center has 13 vocational programs.
The largest program at Polaris Career Center is Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology / Technician and its 2024 tuition & fees are $10,185. For reference, the average tuition for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology / Technician program of all trade schools in the United States is $13,584.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology / Technician | $10,185 | $310 | 600 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $13,584 | - | 512 Hours | 9.97 Months |
| Cosmetology / Cosmetologist | $15,485 | $1,110 | 1,500 Hours | 20 Months |
| National Average | $16,042 | - | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Electrocardiograph Technology / Technician | $3,191 | $204 | 230 Hours | 5 Months |
| National Average | $2,862 | - | 79 Hours | 2.25 Months |
| Nail Technician / Specialist and Manicurist | $2,498 | $497 | 200 Hours | 6 Months |
| National Average | $5,356 | - | 444 Hours | 4.58 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $9,875 | $620 | 600 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Criminal Justice / Police Science | $7,506 | $489 | 800 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $5,892 | - | 749 Hours | 7.63 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $10,185 at Polaris Career Center. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $310. The total cost of attendance is $20,350 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $10,185 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $310 |
| Room & Board | $7,430 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,425 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $20,350 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 3 | 7 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
Polaris Career Center offers 13 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 65 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Property Maintenance | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at Polaris Career Center is 69%. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 an the retention rate is 88%.
| Graduation Rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 88%(full-time), 80% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Student Population | 237 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 63 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 89 Staffs |
Polaris Career Center provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |