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Pike County Joint Vocational School District

Piketon, Ohio · Public technical college

EMT & paramedic trainingMedical assistant programsPhlebotomy classesCNA classes
not reportedcompletion rate · Ohio avg 69%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$46,513median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$44,689median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH 45661 · Phone: 7402892282101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning · Council on Occupational Education. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Pike County Joint Vocational School District is a public trade school in Piketon, Ohio offering EMT training, medical assistant programs, and phlebotomy classes, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,689, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate and graduate debt figures are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pike County Joint Vocational School District; the school does not participate in federal Title IV aid, and 0.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Emergency medical technicians$34,940$40,220$47,490
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
Phlebotomists$36,190$39,770$46,520
Nursing assistants$35,060$39,010$44,590

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 2 not reported $31,547 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.

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About this school

Pike County Joint Vocational School District is a public career-training campus in Piketon, Ohio, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) does not apply at this campus, as it is not designated a Title IV institution. The school's top programs are EMT & paramedic training, medical assistant programs, and phlebotomy classes, with a small additional offering in CNA classes, serving a total undergraduate enrollment of 39 students.

Federal Scorecard data shows 33 students completing trade programs here. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Ohio is 68.8%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,689. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants (reported at 0.0%) are otherwise limited; cost figures are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given its short, focused programs in emergency medical services and clinical support roles, this campus may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare-adjacent fields, including adult career changers, though program length and format are not detailed in the data provided. Because federal aid is not available here, prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss payment options. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcomes data, consult the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers EMT & paramedic training, medical assistant programs, phlebotomy classes, and CNA classes, totaling four program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, this campus is not a Title IV institution, so federal financial aid such as FAFSA or Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the Ohio state average of 68.8% are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,689, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 740-289-2282 or visit its website for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means it is funded and operated by a government body rather than private investors or a nonprofit board.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program formats or scheduling, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics related to EMT, medical assistant, or phlebotomy credentialing.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 740-289-2282 or through its website at pikectc.org.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare 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.

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