Is Polaris Career Center a public or private school?

It is a public school located in Middleburg Heights, OH.

How much of the student body receives Pell Grants?

Reported data shows that 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

What credential level do the programs offer?

The listed programs are undergraduate certificates.

What are the typical earnings for a Precision Metal Working graduate two years after completion?

The median earnings reported for this program two years after completion are $28,381.

Does the school offer other programs besides the listed trades?

Yes, the school offers many programs beyond the trades, including four additional ones not detailed in the specific earnings data.

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Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 300 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$9,931

cheaper than 40% of comparable schools

Completion rate

80.4%

Median debt at completion

$6,365

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$38,718

earns ~$3,898.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Polaris Career Center is a public school in Middleburg Heights, OH, that mainly awards certificates. With about 300 students, it focuses on trade training for adults looking to enter the workforce quickly.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $9,931, which is significantly lower than the median student debt of $6,365 found at completion. The school reports an 80.4% completion rate, indicating a solid track record for students finishing their programs.

Net price is 23% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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44.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Ohio.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	$28,381
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$24,421
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$20,687
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,087
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	$35,594
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$34,230
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$28,816
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

Is Polaris Career Center a public or private school?: It is a public school located in Middleburg Heights, OH.
How much of the student body receives Pell Grants?: Reported data shows that 44.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What credential level do the programs offer?: The listed programs are undergraduate certificates.
What are the typical earnings for a Precision Metal Working graduate two years after completion?: The median earnings reported for this program two years after completion are $28,381.
Does the school offer other programs besides the listed trades?: Yes, the school offers many programs beyond the trades, including four additional ones not detailed in the specific earnings data.

Other options in Ohio

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
ETI Technical College of Niles	Niles	$13,665	63.2%	$34,017
Apollo Career Center	Lima	not reported	66.8%	$43,101
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center	Ashland	$9,303	81.3%	$31,791
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Jefferson	$9,599	53.9%	$42,163
Auburn Career Center	Concord Twp	$12,051	71.3%	$37,032
Belmont College	St Clairsville	$6,995	42.9%	$35,329

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 390905. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.