Average

Score: 45/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

56/100 · earnings-weighted

Pioneer Career and Technology Center

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 Shelby, Ohio 44875

🌐 https://www.pctc.k12.oh.us/

Pioneer Career and Technology Center campus, Shelby, OH. Photo: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

13/100

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

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,219

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

2.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 56th 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.

For parents & investors

The Pioneer Career and Technology Center Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $190,454
Avg rent near campus: $873/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

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 41 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 32 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 29 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pioneer Career and Technology Center's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

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

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Phlebotomists

$44k/yr 139,700 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

57%

Women

49%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%

Hispanic 4%

Black 4%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%

25-64 (Adult) 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pioneer Career and Technology 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 Pioneer Career and Technology Center?

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

What is the graduation rate at Pioneer Career and Technology Center?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Pioneer Career and Technology Center a good school?

Pioneer Career and Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Pioneer Career and Technology Center?

Pioneer Career and Technology Center has a total enrollment of 68 students.

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