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Knox County Career Center
Mount Vernon, Ohio · Public technical college
Address: 308 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 · Phone: (740) 393-2933 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Knox County Career Center is a public trade school in Mount Vernon, OH offering EMT & paramedic training, LPN programs, and nail technician training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Knox County Career Center reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $38,212 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Knox County Career Center; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 24.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $26,650 | $35,590 | $45,240 |
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,990 | $50,340 | $59,510 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,630 | $62,510 | $78,190 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,520 | $36,260 | $57,840 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $35,728 | $40,821 | $14,633 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | $35,728 | $40,821 | $14,633 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | 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
Knox County Career Center is a public trade and career training campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers eight program families, with the most-awarded trade programs being EMT & paramedic training, LPN / LVN programs, and nail technician training.
According to federal data, the campus posts a 100.0% completion rate, compared to a 68.8% state average — placing it above the state average. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,212. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 24.0% of students received Pell Grants, reflecting a portion of the student body from lower-income backgrounds.
This setting, located in a distant town locale with 126 total undergraduate enrollment and 97 trade completers, may suit students seeking shorter, occupation-focused training such as EMT, LPN, or nail technician credentials rather than a multi-year associate degree path. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students—including adult career changers—should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the Council on Occupational Education directly and review the school's record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Knox County Career Center offers eight program families, with the top programs being EMT & paramedic training, LPN / LVN programs, and nail technician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus 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 school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, can be used. About 24.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus reports a 100.0% completion rate, compared to a 68.8% state average, placing it above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,212.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (740) 393-2933 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Knox County Career Center is a public institution, which typically means lower published costs and public oversight compared to for-profit schools.
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 to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?375373.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, occupation-focused programs like EMT, LPN, and nail technician training, which may suit adults seeking a faster path into a new field, though exact schedules are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Knox County Career Center by phone at (740) 393-2933 or visit its website at https://www.knoxtechnicalcenter.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions directly.
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.