James A. Rhodes State College

James A. Rhodes State College is a public four-year institution located in Lima, Ohio, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 4,247 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 24.75 out of 100. The completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive set of certificate programs in health and engineering technology fields. Program offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

Lima is a small city in northwestern Ohio with an economy tied to manufacturing and healthcare. Rhodes State College serves Allen County and surrounding communities as a regional hub for technical and allied health workforce training.