Is Vantage Career Center worth it?
Vantage Career Center is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Van Wert, Ohio (small town). It awarded 210 certificates in 2024, most often in truck and bus driver instructor, nursing assistant patient care assistant and welding technology.
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Median earnings 4 years after
$44,179
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,875
Completion rate
92%
Completions (2024)
210
Students (undergrad)
104
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 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 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | Certificate under 12 weeks | 44 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 41 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate under 12 weeks | 28 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate under 12 weeks | 10 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Vantage 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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