Polaris Career Center
Polaris Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Middleburg Heights, OH. It offers 13 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/7/2014 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Polaris Career Center is Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $10,709. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician programs ($13,584). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Polaris Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $10,709 | $287 | 600 Hours | 5 Months | $13,584 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $10,576 | $420 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $9,756 | $1,240 | 600 Hours | 10 Months | $16,505 |
| 6 | Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | $3,172 | $223 | 244 Hours | 5 Months | $2,862 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 300 students attended Polaris Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 65 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 41 (full-time) and 68 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Polaris Career Center is 77% and the retention rate is 85% at the school.
| Student Population | 300 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Number of Faculty | 67 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Polaris Career Center is $10,709
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,756 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,709 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $287 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,250 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,142 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,756 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Polaris Career Center offers 13 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, 196 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 118 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 196 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Polaris Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 196 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 51 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 118 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 27 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | ✕ | 19 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 10 |
| Total | 51 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 53 completers |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 53 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 12 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 12 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 14 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 19 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 5 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 14 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 118 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | ✕ | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 9 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 27 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 300 students have enrolled into Polaris Career Center. By gender, 140 male and 160 female students are attending the school.
There are 162 White (54.00%), 52 Black/African American (17.33%), 33 Hispanic (11.00%), 12 Asian (4.00%), and 74 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 300 | 140 | 160 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Black/African American | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 162 | 75 | 87 |
| Two More | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Un-Known | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heights, OH
- 440-891-7600
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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