C+

Above Average

Score: 61/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

67/100 · earnings-weighted

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Ashland, Ohio 44805

🌐 www.acwhcc.org/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 86%

Outcomes

B+

78/100

Affordability

65/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

86%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$13,904

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center ▼

75% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$235,984

Avg Monthly Rent

$924

1-Year Change

+8.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$31,791

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$30,287

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

85.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

47.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 50th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	—	$28,501	-15%	#309 of 332	#273	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $235,984
Avg rent near campus: $924/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44902 (9.5% cap, Mansfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

50%

Receive Pell Grants

33%

Take Out Loans

$13,904

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$14,294
$30,001 - $48,000	$15,276
$48,001 - $75,000	$16,888

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Dental Assisting/Assistant 9 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 9 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 5 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 3 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 2 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Dental assistants

$47k/yr 381,900 jobs

Phlebotomists

$44k/yr 139,700 jobs

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

$77k/yr 93,700 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

54%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

75%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 97%

Black 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 75%

With Family 25%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~26 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center?

The graduation rate at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center is 86%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center a good school?

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center?

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has a total enrollment of 35 students.

Is there rental demand near Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center?

Yes! Approximately 75% of students at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 26 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ashland area.

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