Knox County Career Center
Knox County Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Mount Vernon, OH. It offers 12 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (2/15/2014 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Knox County Career Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $17,672. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,340 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Knox County Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $17,672 | $3,899 | 1,340 Hours | 17 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $1,402 | $300 | 150 Hours | 4 Months | $4,986 |
| 3 | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | $1,299 | $425 | 160 Hours | 4 Months | $3,136 |
| 4 | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | $1,002 | $570 | 84 Hours | 2 Months | $3,136 |
| 5 | Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $14,881 | $3,918 | 900 Hours | 12 Months | $48,241 |
| 6 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $645 | $142 | 76 Hours | 1 Months | $4,480 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 126 students attended Knox County Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 43 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 14 (full-time) and 46 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Knox County Career Center is 100% and the retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 126 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% |
| Number of Faculty | 45 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Knox County Career Center is $17,672
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,303 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,672 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,899 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $26,136 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $22,259 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,303 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Knox County Career Center offers 12 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, 210 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 157 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 210 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Knox County Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 210 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 157 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 16 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 37 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 13 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 75 completers |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 75 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 65 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 42 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 6 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 17 |
| Total | 157 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 6 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 15 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 37 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 126 students have enrolled into Knox County Career Center. By gender, 48 male and 78 female students are attending the school.
There are 107 White (84.92%), 9 Black/African American (7.14%), 3 Hispanic (2.38%), 4 Asian (3.17%), and 5 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 48 | 78 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 107 | 44 | 63 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH
- 740-393-2933
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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