Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center worth it?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Brecksville, Ohio (large suburb). It awarded 134 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training; heating, air conditioning; and nursing assistant patient care assistant.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,473
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,493
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,914
Average net price
$26,966
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
134
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
131
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $45,874 | $62,587 | 65 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate under 12 weeks | 26 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 20 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Lineworker | Certificate under 12 weeks | 12 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 8 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 8 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | Certificate under 12 weeks | 5 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 4 |
| Graphic Design | Certificate under 12 weeks | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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