Polaris Career Center ★ Hidden gem
Middleburg Heights, Ohio · Public · 300 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,080 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,171 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,171 |
| All families (average) | $9,931 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,337 | +$17,255 | clears the bar | $6,333 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,413 | +$4,331 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,471 | +$31,389 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,276 | +$194 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,180 | +$1,098 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 77% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.