James A. Rhodes State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

James A. Rhodes State College at a glance

• 1,590

  students enrolled

• 768

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,757

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,560 in state, $9,120 out of state

• $38,657

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,855

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

James A. Rhodes State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around James A. Rhodes State College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Allen County, where the college is.

• 42

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Allen County

  2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $62,001

  median household income

  Allen County

• 31%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (8 open), finance (2 open), sales (7 open), operations (13 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Bon Secours Mercy Health (5), Ford Motor (3), Charter Communications (2), Cintas (2), Human Capital Ventures (2), Mercy Without Limits (2), Mercy Without Limits (2), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (2).

What they hire for: Operations (13), Clinical (8), Sales (7), Engineering (6), Human Resources (3), Finance (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..

• OhioMeansJobs Allen CountyLima · 419-999-0360 · Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is James A. Rhodes State College?

James A. Rhodes State College enrolls about 1,590 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lima, Ohio. It awards about 768 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at James A. Rhodes State College?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do James A. Rhodes State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,657 six years after entry and $41,855 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does James A. Rhodes State College offer AI or data science degrees?

James A. Rhodes State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near James A. Rhodes State College?

42 open professional jobs are listed in Allen County, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Bon Secours Mercy Health has the most openings.