Wayne County Schools Career Center
Wayne County Schools Career Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Smithville, OH. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/1/2014 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Wayne County Schools Career Center is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $14,649. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,447 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Wayne County Schools Career Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $14,649 | $1,792 | 1,447 Hours | 13 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $695 | - | 80 Hours | 1 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Welding Technology/Welder | $1,710 | - | 90 Hours | 3 Months | $10,695 |
| 4 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $10,000 | $2,830 | 1,500 Hours | 22 Months | $16,042 |
| 5 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $5,725 | $2,040 | 725 Hours | 10 Months | $16,730 |
| 6 | $6,240 | $1,230 | 780 Hours | 10 Months | - |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 146 students attended Wayne County Schools Career Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 68 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time) and 72 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wayne County Schools Career Center is 70% and the retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 146 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Number of Faculty | 69 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Wayne County Schools Career Center is $14,649
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
69% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,203 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,649 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,792 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $26,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $7,098 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,203 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Wayne County Schools Career Center offers 8 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, 120 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 | 66 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 44 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 120 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Wayne County Schools Career Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 120 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 66 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 10 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 44 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 23 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 43 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 43 |
| Total | 66 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 10 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 29 |
| Business | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 44 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 146 students have enrolled into Wayne County Schools Career Center. By gender, 26 male and 120 female students are attending the school.
There are 121 White (82.88%), 9 Black/African American (6.16%), 7 Hispanic (4.79%), 1 Asian (0.68%), and 15 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 146 | 26 | 120 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 121 | 20 | 101 |
| Two More | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 518 W Prospect St, Smithville, OH
- 330-669-7070
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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