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Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Chillicothe, Ohio, Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District are Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Lineworker, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Lineworker

Program Length 7 months
Tuition and Fees $6,926
Books and Supplies $2,371
Total Cost $9,297

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District received on average $3,035 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,035
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 43% $3,730 $82,069
Other Federal Grant 34 67% $2,620 $89,070
State Grant/Scholarships 4 8% $5,810 $23,238
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 37 73% $3,035 $112,308

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 51% of freshman students at Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District received $4,050 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,050
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 26 51% $4,050 $105,307
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 26 51% $4,050 $105,307

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$6,921
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 107

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 29

Lineworker

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 17

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

79.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 7 students dropped out of the school.

20.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District is largely skewed towards women students, with 55.4% of undergraduate students being women and 44.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 184, with 102 women and 82 men.

  • men 44.6% 82 students
  • women 55.4% 102 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 26% 47 students
  • 22-24 18% 34 students
  • 20-21 17% 32 students
  • 25-29 14% 26 students
  • 30-34 9% 16 students
  • 35-39 9% 16 students
  • 40-49 4% 8 students
  • 50-64 2% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes