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Buckeye Joint Vocational School

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 85%

Located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Buckeye Joint Vocational School is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Buckeye Joint Vocational School is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Buckeye Joint Vocational School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Buckeye Joint Vocational School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Buckeye Joint Vocational School boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Buckeye Joint Vocational School are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Lineworker, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Lineworker

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $5,695
Books and Supplies $4,405
Total Cost $10,100

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Buckeye Joint Vocational School was $6,672. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Buckeye Joint Vocational School net price calculator

$6,672

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Buckeye Joint Vocational School for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $6,672 $727 (12%) $6,530 $7,280 $11,980
2021 $5,945 $233 (4%) $6,243 $6,974 $10,438
2020 $6,178 $536 (8%) $5,629 $10,447
2019 $6,714 $210 (3%) $5,820 $10,070
2018 $6,504 $548 (8%) $5,864 $8,560 $10,168
2017 $7,052 $1,047 (17%) $6,294 $9,696
2016 $6,005 $601 (9%) $5,601 $6,932 $7,024
2015 $6,606 $556 (9%) $5,926 $10,290
2014 $6,050 -- $6,050

How does Buckeye Joint Vocational School's $6,672 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Ohio colleges, that number is $12,095. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Scioto County Career Technical Center logo Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville OH
Public $14,685 120% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Buckeye Joint Vocational School during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Buckeye Joint Vocational School received on average $6,539 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,539
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 49% $4,202 $88,242
Other Federal Grant 21 49% $4,202 $88,242
State Grant/Scholarships 18 42% $4,439 $79,896
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 7% $4,985 $14,955
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 65% $6,539 $183,093

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 0% of freshman students at Buckeye Joint Vocational School received - (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

-
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 0 0% - -
Private Loans 3 7% $7,450 $22,350
Total Loans 3 7% $7,450 $22,350

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$7,321
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Buckeye Joint Vocational School sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Lineworker

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 85 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 72 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 72 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 85 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students dropped out of the school.

15.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Buckeye Joint Vocational School is almost evenly split between men and women, with 50.0% of undergraduate students being women and 50.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 80, with 40 women and 40 men.

  • men 50.0% 40 students
  • women 50.0% 40 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 31% 25 students
  • 25-29 20% 16 students
  • 20-21 18% 14 students
  • 30-34 11% 9 students
  • 22-24 10% 8 students
  • 35-39 5% 4 students
  • 40-49 4% 3 students
  • 50-64 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Buckeye Joint Vocational School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Buckeye Joint Vocational School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families