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Knox County Career Center

Overview of Knox County Career Center

The campus of Knox County Career Center is in Mount Vernon, OH, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Knox County Career Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

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

Knox County Career Center Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Knox County Career Center an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 110 students enrolled (132 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Knox County Career Center are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Knox County Career Center, in partnership with the community, will provide an educational environment in which all students can establish goals and develop progressive career pathways while learning to be contributing citizens of the changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Knox County Career Center

Knox County Career Center
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
General Phone: (740) 393-2933
http://www.knoxcc.org

Knox County Career Center Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine43licensed practical nurse
Office and Administration16business support services
Medical Support and Technology10medical assistant
Therapy and Counseling8massage therapy
Medical Administration4medical records admin

Number of programs and degrees for Knox County Career Center in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years693
Award of less than 1 academic year122

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Knox County Career Center had a total enrollment of 110 students (132 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White95%
Black4%
Asian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1913%
20-2111%
22-2419%
25-2915%
30-3413%
35-3913%
40-499%
50-648%

Knox County Career Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating100%

Knox County Career Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, 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.

Knox County Career Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Knox County Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2336300)

Knox County Career Center Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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Knox County Career Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Knox County Career Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Knox County Career Center % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Knox County Career Center Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Knox County Career Center % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Knox County Career Center % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Knox County Career Center Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library

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