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Knox County Career Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Knox County Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Knox County Career Center 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.

Knox County Career Center 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 4-to-1, Knox County Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Knox County Career Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , 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 Knox County Career Center are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Knox County Career Center 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, 100 of freshman students at Knox County Career Center received on average $7,190 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.

$7,190
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 7 88% $4,510 $31,570
Other Federal Grant 7 88% $5,461 $38,229
State Grant/Scholarships 2 25% $7,645 $15,290
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 38% $1,333 $4,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 100% $7,190 $57,519

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 75% of freshman students at Knox County Career Center received $7,175 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,175
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 6 75% $7,175 $43,052
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 6 75% $7,175 $43,052

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Knox County Career Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 115

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

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

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Welding Technology/Welder

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 2 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 3 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

33.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Knox County Career Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 70.7% of undergraduate students being women and 29.3% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 140, with 99 women and 41 men.

  • men 29.3% 41 students
  • women 70.7% 99 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 19% 26 students
  • 30-34 17% 24 students
  • 18-19 14% 20 students
  • 20-21 14% 19 students
  • 22-24 12% 17 students
  • 35-39 12% 17 students
  • 40-49 9% 12 students
  • 50-64 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Knox County Career Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Knox County Career Center 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes