Take the first step toward a job that’s in high-demand by Mahoning Valley employers. Gain a quality education at the lowest tuition in the area at Stark State College.

Choose from dozens of online degrees like cyber security and computer forensics technology, accounting and business management. Or discover our medical assisting program taught just minutes from Youngstown. Plus, we offer a number of certificates and programs at our Akron location – just 45 minutes from Youngstown.

How does Stark State fit your budget and your life?

• Spend less on a quality education. With our affordable tuition, no application fee and many scholarship opportunities, you gain the most value for your education without sacrificing quality.
• Learn around your schedule with fully online programs. Create a schedule that gives you flexibility with your work and life while maintaining access to faculty and other College services. We offer fully online transfer degrees in associate of arts, associate of science, education and English as well as in-demand technical degrees and certificates.
• Prepare for in-demand jobs. Choose from programs that fill the needs of Mahoning Valley employers.
• Take medical assisting classes right in your backyard. Our in-person medical assisting cohort will be offered at Campbell City Schools Community Literacy Workforce and Cultural Center, 436 Struthers Coitsville Rd., Lowellville.

Discover our programs

• Dozens of nationally accredited online degrees and certificates in business, human services, social services, public safety, administrative services, legal assisting, court reporting, engineering and information technology – view full list of online programs
• Medical assisting certificate – cohort taught in a brand-new, state-of-the art laboratory
• Certificates, including those that can be completed in less than one year