Do Students Succeed at Edison State Community College?

Student success metrics for Edison State Community College in Piqua, OH: graduation, transfer, and retention data.

Piqua, OH

Student Success at Edison State Community College at a Glance

Edison State Community College is a public institution offering four year or above programs located in Piqua, OH. Current enrollment is 4,624 students.

  • 38% overall graduation rate (IPEDS)
  • 40.2% of all entering students earn their award within 8 years
  • 82% of exiters from its largest program (Pre- Nursing LPN/ADN Transition Option - AAS) were employed within 6 months — verified by the U.S. Department of Labor
  • DOL-verified median earnings of $10,527 per quarter after exiting Pre- Nursing LPN/ADN Transition Option - AAS
  • 1,025 graduates across 92 programs in 2024
  • VA-approved for GI Bill benefits — 60 students used them here

Program-Level Results · Verified by the U.S. Department of Labor

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Edison State Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Pre- Nursing LPN/ADN Transition Option - AAS9%82%82%$10,527
Business Management AAB28%74%76%$10,731
LPN/ADN Transition Option AAS63%91%89%
Automation & Robotics Option, AAS80%92%82%$21,866
Criminal Justice AAS with Police Academy25%92%92%$10,442
Accounting AAB39%82%88%$14,932
Social Services AAS27%57%43%$6,791
Mechanical Design AAS50%100%100%
Early Childhood Education AAS17%80%80%$14,727
Medical Assistant Certificate42%77%85%$3,500
Criminal Justice Computer Forensics Option AAS with Police Academy17%75%75%$15,918
Medical Coder Certificate48%90%90%$7,635
Web Development | A.A.B.25%80%80%
Computer Informaton Systems Systems Administration Option AAB53%78%67%$21,874
Business Management, Human Resource Management Option AAB35%83%83%$21,921
Real Estate Certificate29%57%71%$10,075
Emergency Medical Technician Short-Term Technical Certificate39%91%100%$11,356
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS71%100%100%$13,979
Business Management, Marketing Option AAB27%
Phlebotomy35%100%100%$6,506
Operations Technology AAS67%88%88%$16,263
Paralegal Studies AAB33%75%75%$19,115
Advanced Manufacturing Systems Option, AAS62%75%75%
Medical Laboratory Technician | A.A.S.73%75%88%$14,770
Certified Manufacturing Associate (CmfgA) training43%100%100%$10,496

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

College-Wide Statistics · IPEDS Federal Survey

What Are the Student Outcomes at Edison State Community College?

Unlike the program-level results above, the figures below cover all students at Edison State Community College, tracked over eight years by the federal IPEDS survey.

Overall Completion Rate

40.2%

Working Student Success

41%

Transfer Out Rate

22.3%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.6%

How Edison State Community College Compares

A completion rate of 40% places Edison State Community College in the typical zone for trade colleges. 2% are still enrolled, meaning the final completion picture continues to evolve — this is a metric where a school's profile changes over time as cohorts mature.

What Happens After Students Enroll at Edison State Community College?

Eight-Year Student Outcomes

Eight-year outcomes for students who entered Edison State Community College. This shows what happened to students in their cohort by the end of the tracking period.

38.5%
15.2%
44.9%
Completed
38.5%
1,010 students
Still Enrolled
1.4%
36 students
Transferred Out
15.2%
400 students
No Award
44.9%
1,177 students

Understanding These Outcomes

Completed: Students who earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from this institution.

Still Enrolled: Students who remain enrolled at this institution after the tracking period.

Transferred Out: Students who transferred to another institution and may have completed there.

No Award: Students who left without earning a credential and are not enrolled elsewhere.

Combined completion and transfer rate of 53.7% indicates strong student success pathways.

These outcomes track what happened to students eight years after they first enrolled. Completion rates include certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned at this institution. Transfer rates show students who continued their education at other colleges. Understanding these pathways helps prospective students set realistic expectations and plan their educational journey.

What Are the Transfer and Continuation Patterns at Edison State Community College?

Success Rates by Student Entry Pathway

Comparing completion rates across different student entry pathways helps understand which groups succeed and how transfer experience impacts outcomes.

First-Time Students(205 cohort size)
34.0%
34.0% completed
33.0% transferred to other institutions
Transfer-In Students(305 cohort size)
55.0%
55.0% completed
20.0% transferred again to other institutions
Continuing Students(350 cohort size)
16.0%
16.0% completed

Key Insights

Transfer students outperform first-time students by 21.0 percentage points, suggesting the institution provides strong support for transfer pathways and recognizes prior learning effectively.

Combined 26.5% transfer-out rate suggests this institution may serve as a stepping stone for students continuing their education elsewhere.

Cohort Composition

205
First-Time
305
Transfer-In
350
Continuing

Understanding Student Pathways

First-Time Students: Beginning postsecondary education for the first time at this institution.

Transfer-In Students: Previously attended another postsecondary institution before enrolling here.

Continuing Students: Returned to this institution after a break in enrollment.

Completion rates tracked over 8 years from initial entry.

Different student entry pathways lead to varying success rates. First-time students enter directly from high school or are starting college for the first time. Transfer students bring prior college experience and credits. Understanding these patterns helps you identify which pathway aligns best with your situation and predict your likelihood of success.

What Are the Completion Rates by Student Type at Edison State Community College?

Full-time Students
39.4%
Part-time Students
41%
First-time Students
34%
Transfer Students
53%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (41% vs 39.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What Are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time at Edison State Community College?

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 2,187 students

After 4 Years

72
Certificates
864
Associate Degrees
936
Total Awards
43%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

69
Certificates
918
Associate Degrees
987
Total Awards
45%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

70
Certificates
940
Associate Degrees
1,010
Total Awards
0%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

0%
Graduated
0%
Still Enrolled Here
0%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 164
8-Year Rate: 56%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 305
8-Year Rate: 55%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 141
8-Year Rate: 54%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 1,500
8-Year Rate: 51%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 678
8-Year Rate: 51%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 822
8-Year Rate: 51%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,098
8-Year Rate: 45%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,262
8-Year Rate: 45%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 37.5%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.

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