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Public, Less than 2-Year
Piqua, OH

Upper Valley Career Center

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$17,010

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

64.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$52,170

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Upper Valley Career Center is a distinguished Public, Less than 2-Year institution located in Piqua, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,010, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$34,020

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$22,170

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$187,680

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$409,380

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Upper Valley Career Center is $8,793.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
77.0%
23.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
75.2%
Black
15.9%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more
3.5%
Asian
1.8%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$17,010

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$13,223
$30k - $48k$19,702
$48k - $75kNot Reported
$75k+$12,042

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$8,793
Pell Grant Recipients57.5%
Using Federal Loans62.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment42.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

80.0%

Success

64.1%

In-State Cost

$17,010

Age 25+ Students

70.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

118 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Piqua (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Piqua (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.