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.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes Knox County Career Center an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
Knox County Career Center
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
General Phone: (740) 393-2933
http://www.knoxcc.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office and Administration | 16 | business support services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Knox County Career Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Knox County Career Center had a total enrollment of 110 students (132 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
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.
Financial Aid:
Knox County Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2336300)
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Knox County Career Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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