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James A. Rhodes State College is a two-year, public, state college located in Ohio, United States. The college was named in honor of Jim Rhodes, an American Republican politician from Ohio. The institute was officially chartered in 1971 as Lima Technical College. The college offers a wide variety of associate degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers distance learning programs.
James A. Rhodes State College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in a wide variety of sports including basketball, baseball, golf, and volleyball. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students.
James A Rhodes State College is located in Lima, OH (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by James A Rhodes State College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
James A Rhodes State College is an open-admission school.
The school had 3,385 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a college that exists to change lives, build futures, and improve communities through higher learning, Rhodes State College seeks to become the College of choice in west-central Ohio."
More complete details are provided below.
James A Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
General Phone: (419) 221-1112
http://www.rhodesstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 210 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 94 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 88 | environmental control tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, robotics tech, computer systems tech, quality control tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 71 | financial management, business and related services, accounting technology, marketing |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | social work, child development |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 37 | computer applications programming |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for James A Rhodes State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 427 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 107 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, James A Rhodes State College had a total enrollment of 3,385 students (2,562 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lima, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,398 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,721 |
| Books and supplies | $ 927 |
Financial Aid:
James A Rhodes State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1002700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $40,944 | 4 | $49,221 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $40,944 | 4 | $49,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $54,956 | 5 | $57,566 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $55,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $50,672 | 15 | $44,890 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $49,687 | 13 | $40,660 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $51,247 | 42 | $47,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets James A Rhodes State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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