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Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio · Public community college

CNC & machining programsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsDental hygiene programsMedical billing & coding programsLPN / LVN programsDental assistant schoolsMassage therapy schoolsSurgical technologist programsCDL / truck driving schoolsPhlebotomy classesCulinary & pastry schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingWelding schools
23%completion rate · Ohio avg 69%
$13,786median debt of graduates
$31,268median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,661median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and D | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 · Phone: (330) 494-6170 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Nov 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Stark State College is a public trade and career school in North Canton, Ohio, offering CNC and machining, auto mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Stark State College has a 23.0% completion rate versus a 68.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $13,786 and median earnings of $34,661 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Stark State College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 35.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Stark State College Stark State College: 23% 23% Ohio average Ohio average: 68.8% 68.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Machinists$38,070$57,940$64,050
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$34,110$48,710$63,840
Medical assistants$36,050$42,810$46,270
Dental hygienists$76,260$88,990$97,210
Medical records specialists$38,060$50,990$63,510
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,030$61,950$65,900
Dental assistants$36,870$47,970$59,520
Massage therapists$40,340$55,990$60,880
Surgical technologists$48,110$62,420$73,790
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$43,670$59,800$71,260
Phlebotomists$36,190$39,770$46,520
Chefs and head cooks$38,370$53,990$74,130
Emergency medical technicians$34,940$40,220$47,490
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,990$50,340$59,510

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 213 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 84 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 41 not reported not reported $8,857
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 37 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 32 not reported not reported $6,378
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 29 $29,801 $27,146 $18,748
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 27 $36,487 $37,208 $16,125
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 22 $29,801 $27,146 $18,748
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 not reported not reported $6,378
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 not reported $30,228 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 17 not reported $30,228 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 14 $49,214 $47,260 $16,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $29,801 $27,146 $18,748
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 8 $23,521 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 7 $32,143 $32,925 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 6 $49,214 $47,260 $16,750
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 5 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 3 $36,487 $37,208 $16,125
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Associate degree 3 not reported $19,455 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 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.

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About this school

Stark State College is a public trade and career training campus in North Canton, Ohio, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors covering nursing, dental, occupational therapy, and physical therapy education. Because it is a Title IV institution, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The college awards credentials across 25 program areas, with its largest completer counts in CNC and machining programs (213), auto mechanic schools (121), and medical assistant programs (75).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.0%, which is below the state average of 68.8%. Among trade program graduates, median debt is reported at $13,786, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,661. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

With 5,749 undergraduate students and 660 trade program completers in a large suburb setting, this campus offers a mix of shorter career-training certificates and longer associate-level programs across its 25 program families. Whether it suits a given adult learner or career changer depends on the specific program length and format, which is not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Stark State College offers 25 program areas, with the largest numbers of completers in CNC and machining programs (213), auto mechanic schools (121), and medical assistant programs (75).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized accreditors including bodies for nursing, dental, occupational therapy, and physical therapy programs.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Stark State College participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 23.0%, which is below the Ohio state average of 68.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $13,786.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,661.

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 for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Stark State College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and public accountability standards.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school at (330) 494-6170 or visit starkstate.edu for program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205841.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program length and scheduling details needed to judge fit for career changers are not reported here; contact the school to discuss options for adult students.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; check with Stark State College directly for program-specific certification or licensure information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Stark State College at (330) 494-6170 or through its website, https://www.starkstate.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?205841 to compare outcomes across institutions.

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.

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