Degrees and programs

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.

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.