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Polaris Career Center

Overview of Polaris Career Center

Polaris Career Center is located in Middleburg Heights, OH (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Polaris Career Center is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and mechanics and repair.

Polaris Career Center Selectivity

Polaris Career Center is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Polaris Career Center had 122 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Polaris Career Center

Polaris Career Center
7285 Old Oak Blvd
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-3375
General Phone: (440) 891-7600
http://www.polaris.edu

Polaris Career Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair49HVAC, automobile mechanics
Security And Law Enforcement27criminal justice and administration
Medical Support And Technology22dental assistant, medical assistant
Construction Trades7building inspector
Beauty And Cosmetology0personal grooming
Office And Administration0business support services

Number of programs and degrees for Polaris Career Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years707
Award of less than 1 academic year351

Student Body

In 2007, Polaris Career Center had a total enrollment of 122 students (122 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White89%
Black5%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-198%
20-215%
22-2424%
25-2922%
30-3418%
35-3911%
40-494%
50-644%

Polaris Career Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating100%

Polaris Career Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Middleburg Heights, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Polaris Career Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,419
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,419
Books and supplies$ 300

Financial Aid:
Polaris Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2352800)

Polaris Career Center Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Polaris Career Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Polaris Career Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Polaris Career Center % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Polaris Career Center % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Polaris Career Center Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Polaris Career Center Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Polaris Career Center Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library

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