James A. Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio · Public · 1,590 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,461 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,850 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,275 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,062 |
| $110k and up | $13,392 |
| All families (average) | $8,757 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,736 | +$35,654 | clears the bar | $14,971 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,067 | +$17,985 | clears the bar | $15,706 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,718 | +$29,636 | clears the bar | $13,115 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $53,644 | +$17,562 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $39,389 | +$3,307 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $53,558 | +$17,476 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $52,236 | +$16,154 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $55,185 | +$19,103 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $60,066 | +$23,984 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $38,876 | +$2,794 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $32,592 | -$3,490 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.