Vantage Career Center
Vantage Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Van Wert, OH. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (7/1/2014 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Vantage Career Center is Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and the 2024 tuition and fees is $770. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide programs ($4,480). The length of the program is 80 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 1 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Vantage Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $770 | - | 80 Hours | 1 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $4,600 | - | 200 Hours | 2 Months | $6,258 |
| 4 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $13,050 | $2,300 | 1,318 Hours | 11 Months | $18,035 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 115 students attended Vantage Career Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 24 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 9 (full-time) and 46 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Vantage Career Center is 86% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 115 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Number of Faculty | 28 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Vantage Career Center is $770
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
33% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,509 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $770 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $629 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $359 |
| Average Financial Amount | $6,509 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Vantage Career Center offers 8 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 81 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 67 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 81 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Vantage Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 81 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 67 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 3 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 11 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 20 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 6 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 18 |
| Total | 67 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 2 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 9 |
| Total | 11 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 115 students have enrolled into Vantage Career Center. By gender, 30 male and 85 female students are attending the school.
There are 102 White (88.70%), 10 Black/African American (8.70%), 3 Hispanic (2.61%), and 3 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 115 | 30 | 85 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 102 | 29 | 73 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH
- 419-238-5411
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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