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.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and mechanics and repair.
Polaris Career Center is an open-admission school.
The school had 122 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Polaris Career Center
7285 Old Oak Blvd
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-3375
General Phone: (440) 891-7600
http://www.polaris.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 55 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and administration |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machinist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 8 | personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Polaris Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 88 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Polaris Career Center had a total enrollment of 122 students (125 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,570 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
Financial Aid:
Polaris Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2352800)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Polaris Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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