Is James A. Rhodes State College worth it?
James A. Rhodes State College is a public, four-year institution in Lima, Ohio (rural area). It awarded 723 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, business and electromechanical engineering technology.
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Federal context for James A. Rhodes State College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,896
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,771
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,855
Average net price
$8,757
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
723
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,590
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $62,603 | $71,736 | 116 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $48,543 | $65,718 | 44 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $41,545 | $54,067 | 31 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $54,584 | $53,558 | 24 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $29,932 | $39,389 | 22 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $45,238 | $53,644 | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | $60,066 | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 64 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 61 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 61 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 45 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 38 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 35 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 32 |
| Accounting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 32 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 28 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 52% | 5,216 |
| Manufacturing | 14% | 1,434 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 602 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 492 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 386 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 316 |
| Educational Services | 3% | 279 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 264 |
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Sources: federal figures for James A. Rhodes State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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