Buckeye Hills Career Center
Buckeye Hills Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Rio Grande, OH. It offers 13 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (2/22/2016 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Buckeye Hills Career Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,202. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,382 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Buckeye Hills Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $15,202 | $1,450 | 1,382 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 3 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $14,762 | $1,120 | 1,342 Hours | 12 Months | $28,401 |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,500 | $1,525 | 1,500 Hours | 11 Months | $16,042 |
| 5 | Lineworker | $11,895 | $2,375 | 700 Hours | 9 Months | $10,552 |
| 6 | Welding Technology/Welder | $6,600 | $325 | 600 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 122 students attended Buckeye Hills Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 28 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time) and 31 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Buckeye Hills Career Center is 90% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 122 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Number of Faculty | 35 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Buckeye Hills Career Center is $15,202
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,403 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,202 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,450 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,952 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,672 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,403 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Buckeye Hills Career Center offers 13 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 145 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 59 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 145 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Buckeye Hills Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 145 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 36 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 59 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 50 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 15 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 11 |
| Total | 36 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Communications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Lineworker | ✕ | 7 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 11 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 7 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 7 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | ✕ | 22 |
| Total | 59 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 13 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 28 |
| Total | 50 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 122 students have enrolled into Buckeye Hills Career Center. By gender, 37 male and 85 female students are attending the school.
There are 105 White (86.07%), 1 Black/African American (0.82%), 1 Asian (0.82%), and 15 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 37 | 85 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 105 | 35 | 70 |
| Two More | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Un-Known | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 351 Buckeye Hills Road, Rio Grande, OH
- 740-245-5334
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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