Upper Valley Career Center ★ Hidden gem
Piqua, Ohio · Public · 131 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,958 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,417 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,447 |
| All families (average) | $16,282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,228 | +$14,146 | clears the bar | $14,820 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 55% of students receive Pell grants · 78% 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.