Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Brecksville, Ohio, enrolling about 131 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.25% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,914 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,966 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 131 15.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.25%
- First-Generation Students: 46.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 213
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is located in Brecksville, OH (ZIP 44141-1296).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center public or private?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a Public institution.
How much does Cuyahoga Valley Career Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $26,966.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,996 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,343 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,003 |
How big is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
Total enrollment: 131 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 213 students.
About 15% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
150%-time completion rate: 81.25%.
First-year retention: 46.7%.
What do graduates of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center earn?
Median earnings: $42,757 six years after entry; $47,914 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,964.
32.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (30 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (26 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (20 completions)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other (14 completions)
- Lineworker (12 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (8 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (8 completions)
- Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (4 completions)
- Graphic Design (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.25%; median earnings $47,914 at 10 years; net price $26,966. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,966
2024 Value
In 2024 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,966.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$107,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,966 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $19,249 |
| 2015 | — | — | $14,980 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,643 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,777 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,695 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,715 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22,316 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,602 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,164 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,438 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center reported total enrollment of about 131 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (35.9%), and Asian (6.9%). About 32.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in 2024 is 131 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 213 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
46.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
81.25% 100% Completion Time
81.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 81.25% of students graduating from Cuyahoga Valley Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 7% male / 93% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.
Return on Investment
$12,964 Median Student Debt
$47,914 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
344.21% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 30 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 26 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 20 completions
4. Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 14 completions
5. Lineworker: 12 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 8 completions
7. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 8 completions
8. Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician: 5 completions
9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,008
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public institution located in Brecksville, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 131 students. Student body composition includes White (43.5%), Black or African American (35.9%), Asian (6.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.25%. Approximately 32.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Brecksville, OH 44141-1296
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.25% graduation rate, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center located?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is located in Brecksville, OH.
How much does Cuyahoga Valley Career Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $26,966 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 213 students, White (43.5%), Black or African American (35.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
About 46.4% of students at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center earn?
Median earnings are $42,757 six years after entry and $47,914 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cuyahoga Valley Career Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,964.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center public or private?
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is a public institution located in Brecksville, OH.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center an HBCU?
No. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center a tribal college?
No. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.