Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 28.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 24.7%
- Retention Rate
- 50.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $39,584
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,490
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 25.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $154/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $59,834 | $16,832 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $40,188 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $39,153 | $13,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $35,864 | $13,792 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $33,993 | $13,922 |
| Social Work. | Associate | $31,305 | $20,278 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $30,409 | $20,948 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $25,194 | $13,143 |
Outcomes Overview
Clark State graduates earn a median of $39,584 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 36% with typical student debt of $14,490. Monthly loan payments of $154 consume about 4.6% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong ties to Springfield's manufacturing and healthcare sectors help explain the impressive 95.8% employment rate. Many graduates enter technical fields like advanced manufacturing, nursing, and information technology where associate degrees command competitive starting salaries. With relatively low debt loads and strong job placement in stable industries, Clark State delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career training.