Upper Valley Career Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Upper Valley Career Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Piqua, 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 77.78% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,170 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,282 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 131 45.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.78%
- First-Generation Students: 63.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 180
Upper Valley Career Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Upper Valley Career Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Upper Valley Career Center?
Upper Valley Career Center is located in Piqua, OH (ZIP 45356).
Is Upper Valley Career Center public or private?
Upper Valley Career Center is a Public institution.
How much does Upper Valley Career Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $16,282.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,958 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,417 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,447 |
How big is Upper Valley Career Center?
Total enrollment: 131 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 180 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Upper Valley Career Center?
150%-time completion rate: 77.78%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Upper Valley Career Center earn?
Median earnings: $37,137 six years after entry; $52,170 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,793.
54.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Upper Valley Career Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (26 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (11 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (10 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (4 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Upper Valley Career Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.78%; median earnings $52,170 at 10 years; net price $16,282. 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 Upper Valley Career Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,282
2024 Value
In 2024 Upper Valley Career Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,282.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,282 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 Upper Valley Career Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.01% 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 Upper 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 Upper 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 | — | — | $18,822 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,763 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,007 |
| 2016 | — | — | $12,773 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,898 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,210 |
| 2019 | — | — | $10,879 |
| 2020 | — | — | $14,523 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,965 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,729 |
| 2023 | — | — | $16,505 |
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
Upper Valley Career Center reported total enrollment of about 131 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.1%), Black or African American (16.8%), and Two or More Races (6.1%). About 54.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Upper Valley Career Center in 2024 is 131 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 180 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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 74.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
77.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Upper Valley Career Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 4% male / 96% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 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 Upper Valley Career Center.
Return on Investment
$8,793 Median Student Debt
$52,170 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
701.04% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Upper Valley Career Center.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 26 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 11 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 4 completions
5. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 3 completions
6. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Upper Valley Career Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Upper Valley Career Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Upper Valley Career Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,860
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Upper Valley Career Center is a public institution located in Piqua, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 131 students. Student body composition includes White (74.1%), Black or African American (16.8%), Two or More Races (6.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.78%. Approximately 54.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Piqua, OH 45356
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Upper Valley Career Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Valley Career Center located?
Upper Valley Career Center is located in Piqua, OH.
How much does Upper Valley Career Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $16,282 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Upper Valley Career Center?
Upper Valley Career Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 180 students, White (74.1%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Upper Valley Career Center?
About 63.6% of students at Upper Valley Career Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Upper Valley Career Center earn?
Median earnings are $37,137 six years after entry and $52,170 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Upper Valley Career Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Upper Valley Career Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,793.
Is Upper Valley Career Center public or private?
Upper Valley Career Center is a public institution located in Piqua, OH.
Is Upper Valley Career Center an HBCU?
No. Upper Valley Career Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Upper Valley Career Center a tribal college?
No. Upper Valley Career Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Upper Valley Career Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Upper Valley Career Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.3%).
Is Upper Valley Career Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Upper 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.