Degrees and programs

Stark State’s associate degree in biology provides a strong foundation in core biological sciences—such as microbiology, genetics, ecology, and molecular biology—along with hands-on lab experience and small class sizes. It’s designed for easy transfer to a four-year university, preparing students for bachelor’s programs and careers in fields like research, environmental science, healthcare, and education. [starkstate.edu]

Stark State College offers a comprehensive bookkeeping one-year certificate program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of bookkeeping and other accounting-related jobs.

Stark State College’s business management program prepares students for entry-level management roles or advancement by building a strong foundation across all key areas of modern business. It emphasizes leadership, communication, team-building, decision-making, and strategic planning skills applicable across a wide range of industries.

Prepare for growth in Stark State College’s entrepreneurship program. Have an idea for a startup or dream of running your own business? You’ll learn how to recognize opportunities, evaluate potential, and understand the ins and outs of starting and growing a new venture.

With Stark State College’s business management finance major, you’ll understand a financial plan and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the various investment markets, along with having a foundation for working with the basic principles of taxation.

Stark State College’s business management health services major combines core management skills with foundational knowledge of the health care industry, including anatomy, physiology, insurance, claims processing, and medical terminology. It prepares students for entry-level roles in health care, such as claims processing, while building the business expertise needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving health services environment.

At Stark State, you’ll earn an associate of applied business degree with a focus in human resources — a pathway that prepares you for meaningful roles in HR departments across industries. You’ll learn foundational people-management skills as well as specialized topics like talent management, organizational culture, diversity awareness, and succession planning.

Ready to start a meaningful career where you make a real difference every single day? Becoming a certified nurse aide – formerly known in Ohio as a state tested nurse aide (STNA) – is one of the fastest ways to step into the healthcare field and start caring for patients face-to-face.

Build strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills while preparing for advanced study or careers in science and healthcare. You’ll gain a rigorous foundation in chemistry that supports lifelong learning, professional flexibility, and transfer to four‑year degree programs.

Stark State’s civil engineering technology program combines core engineering technology courses with general education classes. You’ll gain the technical edge employers want by using industry-standard software for drafting, modeling, estimating, scheduling and structural design.