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Wayne County Schools Career Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Smithville, Ohio, Wayne County Schools Career Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Wayne County Schools Career Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wayne County Schools Career Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Wayne County Schools Career Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wayne County Schools Career Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Wayne County Schools Career Center are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Medical/Clinical Assistant, PRECISION PRODUCTION, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Medical/Clinical Assistant

PRECISION PRODUCTION

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $12,257
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $12,257

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wayne County Schools Career Center was $10,944. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Wayne County Schools Career Center net price calculator

$10,944

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average $12,095
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Wayne County Schools Career Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,944 $950 (10%) $10,211 $5,229 $11,167 $15,319 $18,180
2021 $9,994 $1,333 (12%) $8,236 $9,382 $10,908 $16,409 $16,602
2020 $11,327 $721 (7%) $9,803 $12,628 $13,505 $15,703
2019 $10,606 $2,077 (16%) $9,075 $10,543 $10,811 $15,550 $16,383
2018 $12,683 $703 (6%) $12,533 $13,033 $13,540 $18,149 $14,407
2017 $11,980 $65 $11,276 $9,201 $15,338 $16,855 $16,855
2016 $12,045 $3,812 (46%) $12,335 $14,959 $14,622 $16,322
2015 $8,233 $729 (10%) $7,870 $7,890 $5,999 $12,289
2014 $7,504 -- - $2,862 $7,966 $12,406 $13,516

How does Wayne County Schools Career Center's $10,944 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Ohio colleges, that number is $12,095. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center logo Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville OH
Public $22,613 107% Expensive
Polaris Career Center logo Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights OH
Public $12,070 10% Expensive
Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training logo Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
Marietta OH
Public $205 98% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wayne County Schools Career Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Wayne County Schools Career Center received on average $6,803 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,803
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 40 61% $5,723 $228,935
Other Federal Grant 41 62% $6,361 $260,794
State Grant/Scholarships 20 30% $6,285 $125,696
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 8% $261 $1,307
Total Grant & Scholarships 57 86% $6,803 $387,797

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Wayne County Schools Career Center received $7,268 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,268
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 33 50% $7,268 $239,848
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 33 50% $7,268 $239,848

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$11,195
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Wayne County Schools Career Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 93

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 35 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 14

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Precision Production Trades

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 5

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Criminal Justice/Police Science

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 38 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 38 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

65.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students dropped out of the school.

29.3%

Transferred Out

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students transferred out of the school.

5.2%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Wayne County Schools Career Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 76.9% of undergraduate students being women and 23.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 130, with 100 women and 30 men.

  • men 23.1% 30 students
  • women 76.9% 100 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 35 students
  • 18-19 15% 19 students
  • 30-34 14% 18 students
  • 20-21 12% 16 students
  • 40-49 9% 12 students
  • 22-24 8% 11 students
  • 35-39 8% 10 students
  • 50-64 4% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Wayne County Schools Career Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wayne County Schools Career Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes