Upper Valley Career Center

Upper Valley Career Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Piqua, Ohio, in a rural fringe setting. The center enrolls 113 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 50% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 80% (IPEDS 2023).

Upper Valley Career Center offers a certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at the one-to-two-year level, preparing students for licensure and employment as practical or vocational nurses in healthcare settings.

Located in Piqua in Miami County, Ohio, Upper Valley Career Center serves students in a rural and small-town region with a focus on workforce-ready credentials. The nursing program addresses healthcare staffing needs across the surrounding communities in western Ohio.