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James A. Rhodes State College
Lima, Ohio · Public college
Address: 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH 45804 · Phone: (419) 995-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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James A. Rhodes State College is a public trade and career school in Lima, OH offering CNA classes, LPN programs, and medical assistant training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of James A. Rhodes State College carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $41,855 ten years after entry; the campus-specific completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for James A. Rhodes State College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and 15.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Dental hygienists | $76,260 | $88,990 | $97,210 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 109 | $32,897 | $30,228 | $15,706 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 42 | $32,897 | $30,228 | $15,706 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $32,897 | $30,228 | $15,706 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $42,455 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $48,276 | $44,170 | $13,115 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $30,147 | $35,274 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $30,147 | $35,274 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
James A. Rhodes State College is a public college located in Lima, Ohio. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-completed trade and career programs are CNA classes (151 completers), LPN/LVN programs (30 completers), and medical assistant programs (27 completers), among 11 total program families offered including dental hygiene, radiology technology, medical billing and coding, and phlebotomy.
Federal data shows a total of 267 trade-related program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 1,590. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 68.8%, though this campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,855. About 15.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, focused credentials like CNA or phlebotomy training as well as those seeking longer allied-health programs such as dental hygiene or radiologic technology; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accrediting bodies and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
James A. Rhodes State College offers 11 program families including CNA classes, LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, dental hygiene, radiology technology, medical billing and coding, and phlebotomy. The top programs by completions are CNA classes (151), LPN/LVN programs (30), and medical assistant programs (27).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission. Program-specific accreditation also comes from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 15.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs in Ohio is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $12,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,855, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (419) 995-8000 or visit rhodesstate.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
James A. Rhodes State College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates for in-state residents compared to for-profit schools, along with public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and the program-specific accreditors listed, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203678.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for programs like CNA, LPN, or medical assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach James A. Rhodes State College at (419) 995-8000 or through its website, https://www.rhodesstate.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the data provided; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203678 to compare institutions directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.