B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
88/100 · earnings-weighted

Knox County Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
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 (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 100%
Outcomes
A
85/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
37/100

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

110
Total Enrollment
100%
Graduation Rate
100%
Retention Rate
2.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,212
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,594
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
100%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 79th 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 Knox County 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$46,081$46,398-17%#626 of 757#600$14,633

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 Knox County Career Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $252,878
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,321/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43037 (4.4% cap, Gambier)

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🏆 Where Knox County Career Center Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
100%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

110
Total Students
61%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 89%
Hispanic 3%
Black 4%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Knox County 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 Knox County Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Knox County Career Center?
The graduation rate at Knox County Career Center is 100%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Knox County Career Center a good school?
Knox County Career Center has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): 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 Knox County Career Center?
Knox County Career Center has a total enrollment of 110 students.

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