What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Allied Health, IT Administration, Design and Applied Arts, plus several other programs.

What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?

Graduates of the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program report a median earning of $39,214 two years after completion.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate for students is 73.2%.

What does the small enrollment number mean for class experience?

With 131 total students, the school operates as a small institution where you will likely interact closely with a limited cohort.

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Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 131 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDental AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$26,966

cheaper than 5% of comparable schools

Completion rate

73.2%

Median debt at completion

$12,964

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$47,914

earns ~$1,776.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public school in Brecksville, OH, that mainly awards certificates. With 131 students, it serves adults seeking specific trade training in fields like nursing and HVAC.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $26,966. The typical student completes their program at a rate of 73.2%, leaving a median debt of $12,964 at completion. Ten years after entry, the median earnings reported for graduates are $47,914.

Net price is 110% above the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 25% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$39,214
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Allied Health, IT Administration, Design and Applied Arts, plus several other programs.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?: Graduates of the Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants program report a median earning of $39,214 two years after completion.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate for students is 73.2%.
What does the small enrollment number mean for class experience?: With 131 total students, the school operates as a small institution where you will likely interact closely with a limited cohort.
Is this school public or private?: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public school.

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 204981. 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.