Clark State College
Public certificate school in Springfield, OH that costs an average of $10,176 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,176
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,670
PublicSmall city3,456 undergraduates
Cost of Clark State College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,296 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,633 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,529 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,176 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,370 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,562 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,747 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,280 |
| $110,001+ | $15,849 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Clark State College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 100% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,517 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,670 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 49th of 121 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $16,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $185 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 42% |
| Students with federal loans | 31% |
Majors and programs at Clark State College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 7 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
Certificate programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 87 | $47,169 | $13,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 111 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 59 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 57 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 231 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 441 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 42 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 122 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 33 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 56 | — | — |
| Social Work | 48 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 39 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 216 | $72,072 | $15,093 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 23 | $59,966 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | $44,441 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $43,501 | $14,516 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 38 | $41,547 | $10,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 314 | $33,578 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 4 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 28 | — | $13,515 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 10 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 27 | — | $15,438 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 11 | — | — |
| Social Work | 35 | — | $17,821 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg | $10,862 | — | $42,005 |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria | $2,992 | — | $42,307 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati | $5,184 | — | $43,841 |
| Stark State College | North Canton | $5,670 | — | $37,802 |
| James A. Rhodes State College | Lima | $7,796 | — | $45,056 |
| Edison State Community College | Piqua | $6,923 | — | $45,998 |
| Terra State Community College | Fremont | $19,194 | — | $41,578 |
| Sinclair Community College | Dayton | $5,245 | — | $41,580 |
About Clark State College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, OH |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,456 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | clarkstate.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clark State College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,296 a year (tuition and fees: $4,633 in-state, $8,529 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,176 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,370.
How much do Clark State College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,670 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 49th of 121 similar colleges in Ohio.
What is Clark State College's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 100% of first-year students return for a second year.