Vantage Career Center is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Van Wert, OH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Vantage Career Center earn degrees up to the Certificate.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Vantage Career Center include nursing and emergency medicine and medical administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Vantage Career Center, in 2007-2008, had 68 students (80 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Vantage Career Center will provide an authentic, career-focused learning environment. Students will blend technical and academic skills to prepare for work and personal growth. We will maintain our leadership in Career-Technical education."
More complete details are provided below.
Vantage Career Center
818 North Franklin St
Van Wert, OH 45891
http://www.vantagecareercenter.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | nursing assistant |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical office assistant, medical office computer specialist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police |
| Transportation | 8 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | phlebotomy |
Number of programs and degrees for Vantage Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Vantage Career Center had a total enrollment of 68 students (80 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 90% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Van Wert, 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.
Financial Aid:
Vantage Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3095600)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vantage Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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