Upper Valley Career Center
Upper Valley Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Piqua, OH. It offers 5 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 Upper Valley Career Center is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,010. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) programs ($17,783). The length of the program is 1,356 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Upper Valley Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $17,010 | $887 | 1,356 Hours | 13 Months | $17,783 |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $7,630 | $1,244 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 4 | Welding Technology/Welder | $7,919 | $1,669 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | $6,973 | $1,901 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $8,531 |
| 6 | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $7,353 | $1,521 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $9,128 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 85 students attended Upper Valley Career Center in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 36 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 36 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Upper Valley Career Center is 64% and the retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 85 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Number of Faculty | 39 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Upper Valley Career Center is $17,010
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
50% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,137 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,010 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $887 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $21,988 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,325 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,137 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Upper Valley Career Center offers 5 career programs for 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, 45 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 45 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Upper Valley Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 45 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 19 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 26 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 12 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 19 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | ✕ | 26 |
| Total | 26 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 85 students have enrolled into Upper Valley Career Center. By gender, 26 male and 59 female students are attending the school.
There are 67 White (78.82%), 10 Black/African American (11.76%), 5 Hispanic (5.88%), and 8 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 26 | 59 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 67 | 22 | 45 |
| Two More | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 8811 Looney Road, Piqua, OH
- 937-778-1980
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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