Central State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Central State University at a glance

• 2,620

  students enrolled

• 1,057

  degrees and certificates a year

• 23%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,096

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,404 in state, $7,404 out of state

• $27,173

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $33,267

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Central State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Central State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Greene County, where the college is.

• 155

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Greene County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $85,218

  median household income

  Greene County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, security & protective services, education, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (1 open), operations (20 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Trinzic (22), Air Force Materiel Command (16), Radiance Technologies (14), Serco North America (11), Northrop Grumman (9), Riverside Research (7), Altamira Technologies (3), BAE Systems (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (71), Operations (20), Security (13), Programs (10), Data & Analytics (4), Finance (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..

• OhioMeansJobs - Greene CountyXenia · 937-562-6565 · M-F: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Central State University?

Central State University enrolls about 2,620 students and is a public 4-year institution in Wilberforce, Ohio. It awards about 1,057 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Central State University?

23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Central State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,173 six years after entry and $33,267 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Central State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Central State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Central State University?

155 open professional jobs are listed in Greene County, 19 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Trinzic has the most openings.