Clark State College
Springfield, Ohio · Public · 3,456 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,526 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,129 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,884 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,540 |
| $110k and up | $16,081 |
| All families (average) | $12,135 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,594 | +$6,512 | clears the bar | $13,143 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,421 | +$35,339 | clears the bar | $16,832 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,975 | +$20,893 | clears the bar | $13,792 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $51,600 | +$15,518 | clears the bar | $20,948 | 1.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $35,288 | -$794 | falls short | $13,922 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,330 | +$6,248 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 2.2 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $46,003 | +$9,921 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $36,363 | +$281 | clears the bar | $20,278 | 72.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Associate's Degree | $63,741 | +$27,659 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,661 | -$2,421 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $48,315 | +$12,233 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 22% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.