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Stark State College of Technology is located in the Jackson Township, Ohio and is one of the state's largest technical colleges. The college also has satellite centers in Alliance, Downtown Canton, Carrollton, Navarre and Uniontown/ Hartville. The college follows an Open Door Admission Policy.
Stark Tech offers over 45 associate degrees in various areas and more than 10 1-year certificate programs. In conjunction with Kent State University, SSCT also offers associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied business degrees. SSCT has more than 8,500 credit students and about 4,000 non-credit students every semester.
In 2006, the US Department of Education ranked Stark Tech among the top 500 fastest growing public 2-year technical colleges in the USA. SSCT has more than 30 student organizations on campus. The ‘Student Informer’ is the Stark State student newspaper.
Stark State can be found in North Canton, OH (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Stark State.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician.
Stark State is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 8,238 students were enrolled in the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Stark State College provides high-value, student-centered associate degrees and professional development. The College is dedicated to individual learning, transferable higher education and career succcess. We advance quality of life through accessibility and business and community partnerships."
More complete details are provided below.
Stark State College Of Technology
6200 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
General Phone: (330) 494-6170
http://www.starkstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 241 | computer engineering tech, automotive tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 135 | accounting technology, business management, apparel marketing, business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 77 | medical assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 67 | rehabilitation, occupational therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 58 | computer applications programming |
| Medical Administration | 49 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 47 | fire protection tech |
| Office and Administration | 39 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 35 | social work |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medicine | 20 | health professions, medical preparatory |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | general studies |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Law | 3 | court reporting |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Stark State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 811 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 123 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Stark State had a total enrollment of 8,238 students (5,134 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of North Canton, 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 | $ 3,302 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,862 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Stark State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1088100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 82 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $79,528 | 9 | $72,796 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $70,139 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $53,309 | 4 | $50,586 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $61,563 | 15 | $65,665 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $55,853 | 20 | $47,895 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $49,512 | 11 | $47,855 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $41,378 | 24 | $44,290 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $48,154 | 55 | $46,314 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stark State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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