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Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, Ohio · Public technical college
Address: 818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH 45891 · Phone: 41923854112116 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Vantage Career Center is a public trade and career school in Van Wert, Ohio offering CNA classes, EMT training, and CDL training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Vantage Career Center has a 91.9% completion rate, above the state average of 68.8%, with median graduate debt of $11,978 and median earnings of $33,875 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Vantage Career Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, with about 11.7% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $43,670 | $59,800 | $71,260 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 95 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Vantage Career Center is a public trade and career school in Van Wert, Ohio, located in a distant-town setting. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus offers six program families, with the most-completed programs being CNA classes (95 completers), EMT & paramedic training (27), and CDL/truck driving schools (22).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 91.9%, above the state average of 68.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,978, and median earnings ten years after entry are $33,875. About 11.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 104 undergraduate students and 176 trade completers reported, this campus appears geared toward shorter, occupational-certificate programs such as CNA, EMT, and CDL training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit adults or career changers seeking a faster path into a specific trade — though program length itself is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Vantage Career Center offers six program families, most notably CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and CDL/truck driving schools, along with phlebotomy, welding, and LPN programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants where eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 91.9%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,978, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $33,875, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Vantage Career Center is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on individual program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?418278.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix, which emphasizes shorter occupational certificates like CNA, EMT, and CDL training rather than multi-year degrees, may suit those seeking a faster entry into a trade, though individual fit is not something federal data can confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Vantage Career Center by phone at 41923854112116 or visit https://www.vantagecareercenter.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported in federal data; prospective students can compare completion rates, debt, and earnings for nearby schools using the College Scorecard.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.