Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center is in a rural area, in Ashland, Ohio. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center earn degrees up to the Certificate.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center include office and administration, engineering technician, and medical assistant and technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center, in 2005, had 41 students (41 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
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 Rt 60
Ashland, OH 44805-9377
http://www.acwhcc.org
Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 28 | medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Business And Management | 10 | management information systems |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | HVAC tech, construction engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 6 | general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 6 |
In 2005, Ashland County - West Holmes Career Center had a total enrollment of 41 students (41 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 27% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 96% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 94 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
| Transfer Out | 5% |
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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(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 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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