Ashland County West Holmes Career Center is located in Ashland, OH (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Ashland County West Holmes Career Center is the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Ashland County West Holmes Career Center is known for its programs in office and administration, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and medical administration.
The school is an open-admission school.
Ashland County West Holmes Career Center had 70 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our primary mission is to provide the highest quality, noncredit vocational and professional education programs and services to adults and businesses in Ashland and West Holmes counties and surrounding areas in cooperation with neighboring Career Centers and in support of Ohio's workforce development needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Ashland County West Holmes Career Center
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805-9377
General Phone: (419) 289-3313
http://www.acwhcc-jvs.k12.oh.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 56 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | HVAC tech, construction engineering tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 17 | industrial mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical office assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 7 | business support services |
Number of programs and degrees for Ashland County West Holmes Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 103 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Ashland County West Holmes Career Center had a total enrollment of 70 students (84 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 90 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashland, 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.
Financial Aid:
Ashland County West Holmes Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3117000)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ashland County West Holmes Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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