Business Administration, Management and Operations at Clark State College

Clark State's business administration associate's degree produces graduates earning $37,121 initially, exactly matching Ohio's median for this program but landing above the national average of $33,977. That middle-of-the-pack positioning in Ohio—60th percentile—tells you this is a solid but not exceptional option compared to schools like Sinclair Community College ($45,758) or UC Clermont ($44,944) in the same state. However, the debt picture is notably favorable: $22,943 is higher than the state median ($16,125) but still creates a manageable 0.62 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than eight months of salary.

The 14% earnings growth to $42,453 by year four suggests reasonable career progression, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable than data from larger programs. What works in this program's favor is accessibility—36% of students receive Pell grants—combined with relatively contained debt despite being above state norms.

For families considering Clark State versus other Ohio community colleges, you're looking at a program that gets you to average outcomes but at slightly higher cost. If location or specific program features matter, it's workable. But if you have access to Sinclair or Cincinnati State, those offer meaningfully better earning potential at comparable or lower debt loads.