Stark State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,749
students enrolled
2,051
degrees and certificates a year
23%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$5,986
average net price a year
Tuition $3,036 in state, $6,132 out of state
$31,268
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$34,661
median earnings, 10 years after entry
81% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 490 |
| Engineering technologies | 15% | 313 |
| Business & management | 12% | 252 |
| Precision production | 11% | 215 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 164 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 18 | 1 |
The job market around Stark State College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Stark County, where the college is.
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126
open professional jobs
25
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Stark County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$65,740
median household income
Stark County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), engineering (16 open), operations (31 open), finance (19 open), sales (19 open), marketing (3 open).
Hiring most: Metallus (8), Shearer's Snacks (8), Creative Financial Staffing (7), Michels (5), Nidec (4), 8/18/2026 (2), Amazon (2), Armstrong Group (2).
What they hire for: Operations (31), Finance (19), Sales (19), Engineering (16), Legal (7), Data & Analytics (4). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board.
- OhioMeansJobs Stark CountyCanton · 330-433-9675 · Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Stark State College?
- Stark State College enrolls about 5,749 students and is a public 2-year institution in North Canton, Ohio. It awards about 2,051 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Stark State College?
- 23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Stark State College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,268 six years after entry and $34,661 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Stark State College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Stark State College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Stark State College?
- 126 open professional jobs are listed in Stark County, 25 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Metallus has the most openings.
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