Degrees and programs

Get on the road to a new career with your Class A or Class B CDL – in just eight weeks or less. Start now with Stark State College’s Commercial driver’s license (CDL) training program.

Gain knowledge and skills – such as public speaking, interpersonal communication and communication theory – applicable to any work environment, then easily transfer your associate degree to a four-year university. 

This program combines coursework in electronics, programming and systems design to prepare you for careers developing, testing and improving computer-based technologies.

Stark State’s computer graphics arts associate degree helps you learn how to turn your creativity into real-world digital skills. You’ll learn how to design, illustrate, animate, and build visual experiences using the latest tools that professionals use, all while developing a strong portfolio that shows what you can do.

At Stark State College, our digital photography program offers an immersive experience that blends artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re aiming for an associate degree or a certificate, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic field of digital photography.

Stark State’s computer network administration and security technology program prepares you to design, manage and secure computer networks in today’s technology-driven workplaces.

Gain hands-on training and industry-relevant skills in computer numerical control (CNC) machining that prepare you for job-ready roles in manufacturing and can also count toward an associate degree.

Learn how to create, manage, and protect the data that businesses rely on every day. In this program, you’ll gain the skills to set up computer databases, make updates, and test systems to meet user needs. You’ll also learn how to keep data safe, manage security, and ensure systems run smoothly.

Learn how to solve problems, design systems and more to prepare for a high-tech, in-demand career. With online classes and flexible scheduling, including day and/or evening classes, you can complete an associate degree in computer science and engineering technology in as little as two years.

Learn how to use hardware, software, networking, programming and databases to design, support and improve real business systems.