C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Buckeye Hills Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Rio Grande, Ohio 45674
ℹ️
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: 83%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
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

163
Total Enrollment
83%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,364
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Buckeye Hills Career Center ▼

64% 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.

The campus ZIP (45674) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (45685).

Avg Home Value
$202,078
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+7.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Buckeye Hills Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,264
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,498
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,250
Median debt at graduation
90.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th percentile among certificate-focused 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 Buckeye Hills 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$39,146$45,446-19%#643 of 757#624$8,981
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$39,968—————
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,455—————

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.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Out Loans
$10,364
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,940
$30,001 - $48,000$12,810
$48,001 - $75,000$12,284
$75,001 - $110,000$15,782
$110,001+$18,187

Student Demographics

163
Total Students
58%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
64%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 93%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%
With Family 36%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~104 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Buckeye Hills 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 Buckeye Hills Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Buckeye Hills Career Center?
The graduation rate at Buckeye Hills Career Center is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Buckeye Hills Career Center a good school?
Buckeye Hills 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 Buckeye Hills Career Center?
Buckeye Hills Career Center has a total enrollment of 163 students.
Is there rental demand near Buckeye Hills Career Center?
Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Buckeye Hills Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 104 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Rio Grande area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology