Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Brecksville, OH. It offers 12 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/15/2014 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,200 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $14,500 | $2,555 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $3,512 | $159 | 200 Hours | 8 Months | $14,851 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,349 | $965 | 1,500 Hours | 19 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $795 | - | 87 Hours | 3 Months | $4,480 |
| 5 | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | $7,906 | $637 | 600 Hours | 8 Months | $10,039 |
| 6 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $1,300 | - | 172 Hours | 5 Months | $4,986 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 131 students attended Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 33 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 42 (full-time) and 37 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is 81% and the retention rate is 47% at the school.
| Student Population | 131 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Number of Faculty | 37 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is $14,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,219 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,555 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $12,370 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,670 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,219 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center offers 12 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 134 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 8 | 0 | 85 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 134 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 134 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 85 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 34 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 26 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 4 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 8 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 8 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 20 |
| Total | 85 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 14 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 15 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 4 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 30 |
| Total | 34 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 131 students have enrolled into Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. By gender, 50 male and 81 female students are attending the school.
There are 57 White (43.51%), 47 Black/African American (35.88%), 8 Hispanic (6.11%), 9 Asian (6.87%), and 18 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 131 | 50 | 81 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Black/African American | 47 | 14 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 57 | 24 | 33 |
| Two More | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH
- 440-746-8230
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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