Polaris Career Center

Polaris Career Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, a large suburban area in the Greater Cleveland region. The center enrolls approximately 292 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports an 86% completion rate and an 84% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). Polaris Career Center holds an overall quality score of 71/100.

The career center offers certificate programs (one to two years) in three distinct fields: Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Medical Insurance Coding. These programs provide focused, hands-on training designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. The Middleburg Heights location gives graduates access to employment opportunities throughout the Cleveland metropolitan area.

As a public career center, Polaris offers an affordable pathway to industry credentials in both healthcare and personal services, serving students in the southwestern suburbs of Cleveland who seek practical, career-ready skills.