Clark State College

Springfield, Ohio · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$12,135

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

21.8%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

3,456

In-state tuition

$4,393

Out-of-state tuition

$8,049

Cost of attendance

$16,812

Median earnings (10y)

$39,584

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
100.0%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (39%), humanities & arts (25%), trades & services (13%).

  • STEM10%
  • Health39%
  • Business10%
  • Humanities & arts25%
  • Social sciences3%
  • Trades & services13%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Undergraduate certificate455
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's356$29,906$14,260
Fire Protection.Undergraduate certificate351
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's271$59,830$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate138
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate113$37,031$18,740
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate67
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's62$39,211$22,943
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate56
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate47
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate43
Social Work.Undergraduate certificate43
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's40$33,316$21,084
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's30
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's29$15,522
Human Resources Management and Services.Associate's29
Social Work.Associate's27$25,631
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's27
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's20
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's18
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's17
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate15
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate15
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate14
Computer Programming.Associate's13
Marketing.Associate's13
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's10
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's8
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Associate's7
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's7
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's7
Real Estate.Associate's7
Engineering-Related Fields.Bachelor's6
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate6
Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's5
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Clark State College

Clark State College is a mid-sized institution located in Springfield, Ohio, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 3,456 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Clark State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,135 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,393 for in-state students and $8,049 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,812 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 21.8%, a below-average completion outcome. 100.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,584 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Clark State College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Springfield, Ohio (city), Clark State College draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Clark State College

Q.How much does Clark State College cost?

The average net price at Clark State College is $12,135 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,812.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Clark State College?

Clark State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 21.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Clark State College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Clark State College graduate earns $39,584 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Clark State College?

Published tuition is $4,393 in-state and $8,049 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Clark State College located?

Clark State College is located in Springfield, Ohio (ZIP 45501).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Clark State College at their official website.