C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

Stark State College

2-Year Public
📍 North Canton, Ohio 44720
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,616
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,740
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Stark State College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$291,906
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,518
1-Year Change
+5.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Stark State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,661
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,268
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,786
Median debt at graduation
23%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Stark State College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$109,198$128,590+90%#1 of 59#1—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$61,548$73,232-9%#796 of 962#700$15,510
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$51,690$67,044+3%#222 of 560#169$16,750
Mechanical Engineering—$61,244-15%#4 of 5#4—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions—$58,192+1%#23 of 57#23—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$30,672$57,527-7%#175 of 237#159$16,125
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—$52,850-4%#59 of 87#46—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,442$51,648+6%#198 of 547#126$13,857
Accounting and Related Services$38,671$50,158+5%#96 of 225#64$14,325
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,458$45,189+2%#342 of 947#228$12,255
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$44,203-20%#12 of 14#11$12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,014$43,706-6%#305 of 426#219$13,982
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$35,362$39,983-38%#39 of 39#39—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$36,493-3%#97 of 160#89—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$36,018-9%#74 of 96#63—
Social Work—$35,009-11%#30 of 36#27$23,431
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$28,616$34,844-18%#444 of 476#414$18,748
Computer Software and Media Applications$22,525$34,518-17%#35 of 39#30$6,699
Education—$31,527-25%#31 of 31#31$12,206

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Stark State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $291,906
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,518/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44705 (7.4% cap, Canton)

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🏆 Where Stark State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
of 3 schools
#6
Gerontology
of 6 schools
#8
Taxation
of 10 schools
#9
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
of 13 schools
#14
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,036 $6,132

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Out Loans
$6,740
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,629
$30,001 - $48,000$8,176
$48,001 - $75,000$7,716
$75,001 - $110,000$11,165

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 339 grads/yr General Studies 291 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 207 grads/yr Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 131 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 124 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 119 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 119 grads/yr Taxation 116 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 99 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 98 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 78 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 69 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 67 grads/yr Accounting 66 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 54 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 52 grads/yr Gerontology 51 grads/yr Education, General 48 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 47 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 45 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Stark State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77k/yr 67,300 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs
Computer programmers
$99k/yr 121,200 jobs
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77k/yr 93,700 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

9,616
Total Students
58%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 1%
Black 12%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 70%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,866 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 33%
Fully Online 27%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Stark State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Stark State College?
Tuition at Stark State College is $3,036 for in-state students and $6,132 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,740.
What is the graduation rate at Stark State College?
The graduation rate at Stark State College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Stark State College a good school?
Stark State College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Stark State College?
Stark State College has a total enrollment of 9,616 students.
Is there rental demand near Stark State College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Stark State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,866 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the North Canton area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology