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%.
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 |
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 test123 (9.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,779 students | 9.10 Mi1901 Smucker Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(800) 221-8308 9.101,779 - National Institute of MassotherapyPrivate, for profit43 students | 24.70 Mi3681 Manchester Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 867-1996 24.7043 - 343 students | 26.00 Mi2600 Sixth St SW
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 363-6347 26.00343 - 4,678 students | 26.00 Mi6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 499-9600 26.004,678
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