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Clark State College

Springfield, Ohio · public · mainly awards certificates · 3,456 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$12,135
cheaper than 28% of comparable schools
Completion rate
31.3%
Median debt at completion
$14,490
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,584
earns ~$3,262 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Clark State College is a public school in Springfield, OH that mainly awards certificates. It serves 3,456 students and offers programs ranging from vehicle repair to medical assisting. The school uses data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $12,135. At completion, the median student debt is $14,490, which is less than the typical median earnings of $39,584 ten years after entry. The completion rate is reported as 31.3%, which is lower than many four-year institutions but includes transfer students who may not be counted in that specific metric.

Net price is 6% below the Ohio median ($12,845) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$39,153
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$35,864
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 68 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$59,834
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$40,188
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$33,993
Social Workassociate degree$31,305
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$30,409
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$25,194
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Food Products Processingassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Manufacturing Engineeringundergraduate certificatenot reported
Manufacturing Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Social Workundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Geography and Cartographyassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported
Real Estateundergraduate certificatenot reported
Real Estateassociate degreenot reported
Insuranceundergraduate certificatenot reported
Insuranceassociate degreenot reported
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Clark State College offer and at what credential levels?
The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services as both an associate degree and an undergraduate certificate. Practical Nursing is available as an undergraduate certificate. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies are offered as both an associate degree and an undergraduate certificate. Precision Metal Working is an undergraduate certificate. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are offered as both an associate degree and an undergraduate certificate. The school lists 68 additional programs beyond these specific trades.
How much do graduates in specific programs typically earn?
For Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, the median earnings two years after completion are $39,153. For Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, the median earnings two years after completion are $35,864. The directory does not report specific two-year earnings for the vehicle maintenance or precision metal working programs.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The reported completion rate is 31.3%. This figure represents the percentage of students who complete their programs, though it may undercount those who transfer to other institutions without finishing at Clark State.
What is the school size and is it public or private?
Clark State College is a public school with 3,456 students enrolled. It is located in Springfield, OH.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
Thirty-eight point three percent (38.3%) of students at this school receive Pell Grants.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 201973. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.