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Akron Adult Vocational Services

Overview of Akron Adult Vocational Services

Akron Adult Vocational Services is located in Akron, OH (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Akron Adult Vocational Services is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.

Akron Adult Vocational Services Selectivity

Akron Adult Vocational Services is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Akron Adult Vocational Services had 486 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Akron Adult Vocational Services

Akron Adult Vocational Services
147 Park St
Akron, OH 44308-1979
General Phone: (330) 761-1385

Akron Adult Vocational Services Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine87nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Business And Management38business management, accounting
Mechanics And Repair28industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, mechanic and repair, HVAC
Office And Administration22general office occupations, administrative assistant
Construction Trades17construction trades, masonry
Computer Science And Engineering15computer support
Production Trades7machine shop assistant, tool and die tech

Number of programs and degrees for Akron Adult Vocational Services in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1187
Award of less than 1 academic year969

Student Body

In 2007, Akron Adult Vocational Services had a total enrollment of 486 students (380 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White50%
Black48%
American Indian2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1911%
20-2114%
22-2416%
25-2916%
30-3412%
35-398%
40-497%

Akron Adult Vocational Services Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time83 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating52%
Transfer Out10%

Akron Adult Vocational Services Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Akron, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Akron Adult Vocational Services Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Akron Adult Vocational Services participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2512600)

Akron Adult Vocational Services Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Mason/Masonry

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

Akron Adult Vocational Services Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Akron Adult Vocational Services Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Akron Adult Vocational Services Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Akron Adult Vocational Services % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Akron Adult Vocational Services % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Akron Adult Vocational Services Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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