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Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Ashland, Ohio · Public technical college
Address: 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH 44805 · Phone: (419) 289-3313 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2023 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center is a public trade school in Ashland, Ohio offering dental assistant, HVAC, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center has an 85.7% completion rate, above the Ohio state average of 68.8%, and graduates earn a median of $31,791 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center is $11,982, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 47.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,970 | $59,520 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,630 | $62,510 | $78,190 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $24,590 | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | $36,848 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center is a public trade and career training campus in Ashland, Ohio. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards the most credentials in dental assistant schools, followed by HVAC schools and phlebotomy classes, with five program families in total on offer.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 85.7%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%. Median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry are $31,791. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $11,982, and about 47.7% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a student body with meaningful financial need.
This campus, located in a distant rural setting with a small undergraduate enrollment of 41 and 30 trade completers, appears geared toward focused, hands-on trade training rather than a large multi-program institution. The mix of programs — dental assisting, HVAC, phlebotomy, welding, and medical assisting — suggests short, skills-based pathways that could suit adult learners or career changers, though specific program lengths are not stated here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center offers five program families, most notably dental assistant schools, HVAC schools, and phlebotomy classes, along with welding and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 85.7%, which is above the Ohio state average of 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (419) 289-3313 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,791, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed annual cost of attendance is $11,982.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower published costs and Title IV eligibility, as confirmed here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (419) 289-3313 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?201098.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix of dental assisting, HVAC, phlebotomy, welding, and medical assisting suggests short, skills-focused training, though exact program lengths are not stated in the data provided.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for a given program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center by phone at (419) 289-3313 or through its website, https://www.acwhcc.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across other institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.