Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
- The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute provides students with an outstanding education in horticulture, agriculture, environmental and laboratory sciences, business, and engineering technologies.
School Highlights
- Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute serves 702 students (88% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 27%.
- Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is one of 2 community colleges within Wayne County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is University of Akron Wayne College (9.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 38 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 702 students | 734 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 621 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 81 students | 284 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 403 | 180 |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | - | 12% |
| % White | 96% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.44 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $48,900 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Nestled in the rolling hills just outside Wooster, Ohio, our campus draws students from far afield and from just around the corner. They come for our excellent facilities, a mix of high-tech and down-home, that range from tropical plant conservatory to construction lab, floral design studio to foaling barn. On the central campus, our Horticulture Complex includes five production greenhouses, classrooms and a lovely historic conservatory, blooming with exotic and tropical plants all year round. OARDC provides opportunities Adjacent to Ohio State ATI's Central Campus, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center offers internship and employment opportunities for our agriculture and horticulture students. Also affiliated with The Ohio State University, OARDC is one of the country's largest research institutes of its kind, and maintains dozens of working laboratories and research plots as well as Secrest Arboretum and a renowned rose garden. Ohio State ATI students can earn an Associate degree in one or more of 28 majors or "technologies" or a certificate of competency in hydraulic service and repair and commercial turf equipment. Each program of study provides excellent career preparation, combining coursework with a variety of hands-on practical experiences and the opportunity to make professional contacts with industry insiders. Students who successfully complete prescribed courses earn an Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, or the Certificate of Competency.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is University of Akron Wayne College (9.1 miles away).
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