Programs
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Wherever you are in your journey, just starting out, changing careers or building new skills, Clark State is here to help you take the next step. Our robust range of academic degrees and certificates, as well as industry-recognized workforce trainings, are designed to fit your goals and your life. Whether you're earning your degree, planning to transfer to a four-year university or earning certifications to advance your career, Clark State offers flexible, affordable options to get you there.
Clark State’s agriculture and trades programs open the door to high-demand, high-paying careers. Whether you're interested in precision agriculture, agribusiness and horticulture or other hands-on fields like HVAC and diesel technology, you’ll build real skills through real experience — preparing you to step into the workforce with confidence or continue your education with ease.
Career Opportunities
- Sales Representative
- Buyer
- Nursery Manager
- Golf Superintendent
- Diesel Mechanic
- Farm Technician
- HVAC Technician
- Precision Ag Tech
Business
Degrees & CertificatesClark State’s business programs give you the skills and confidence to shape your future in a fast-moving, opportunity-filled field. Whether you’re drawn to management, marketing, accounting, logistics or technology-driven business operations, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience that employers value.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Office Administrator
- Frontline Supervisor
- Marketing Manager
- Court Reporter
- Supply Chain Specialist
Digital Technology & Arts
Degrees & CertificatesFrom IT and cybersecurity to digital design, theatre arts, animation and media production, Clark State’s information and digital arts programs blend creativity with technical expertise. Students gain hands-on experience, industry-aligned skills and access to employer partnerships — graduating ready to shape the future of the region’s digital workforce.
Career Opportunities
- Network Architect
- Software Developer
- Game Developer
- Cyber Specialist
- Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Artist
- Website Developer
- Videographer
Engineering & Manufacturing
Degrees & CertificatesClark State’s engineering and manufacturing programs deliver the hands-on training and technical expertise needed to meet the region’s growing workforce demands. With stackable certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees, students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, machining, welding, mechanical systems and process improvement — entering the field ready to contribute on day one.
Career Opportunities
- Laser Technician
- Engineer
- Simulation Director
- Welder
- Robotics Technician
- Industrial Mechanic
- CAD Designer
- Machinist
GED & ESOL Programs
ClassesThrough High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/) and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs, students gain the knowledge needed to advance in the workplace, pursue higher education, enter job training programs or take the next step toward their goals.
Clark State’s nursing and health services programs prepare students for meaningful, hands-on careers in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and community health settings. With industry-aligned training and advanced simulation technology, graduates are ready to make an immediate impact on patient care or continue into specialized medical programs.
Career Opportunities
- Paramedic
- Lab Technician
- Nurse
- Radiologist
- Sonographer
- Physiotherapist Asst.
- Echocardiographer
- Addiction Counselor
Clark State’s social science and public service programs prepare students for careers that strengthen communities and support public well-being. With hands-on training and industry-aligned coursework, graduates are ready for roles in social services, public safety, criminal justice and government agencies — where they can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Career Opportunities
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Firefighter
- Detective
- Paramedic
- Police Officer
- Counselor
- Dispatcher
Transfer
Degrees & CertificatesClark State’s transfer degrees provide an innovative, high-quality starting point for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the arts, sciences and other academic fields. With clear pathways and supportive faculty, graduates leave ready to continue their education at four-year colleges and universities across Ohio, as well as meet the region’s evolving workforce needs.
Transfer School Partners
- Bowling Green U.
- Kent State U.
- Miami U.
- Ohio State U.
- U. of Cincinnati
- U. of Dayton
- Wright State U.
- and more!
Workforce Training
Workforce TrainingClark State’s workforce training programs deliver innovative, industry-aligned upskilling that strengthens companies and empowers employees. Through customized training solutions, short-term credentials and hands-on instruction, we help businesses meet regional workforce demands and prepare their teams for today’s rapidly evolving industries.