The campus of Knox County Career Center is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. 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, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Its open admissions system makes Knox County Career Center an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Knox County Career Center had 152 students enrolled (152 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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
308 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Admissions Phone: (740) 393-2933
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 393-2933
Knox County Career Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 12 | business support services |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Knox County Career Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 2 |
In 2005, Knox County Career Center had a total enrollment of 152 students (152 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 25% |
| 35-39 | 24% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 84% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 393-2933
Financial Aid:
Knox County Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2336300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 393-2933
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Therapy And Counseling
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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