Edison State Community College
Edison State Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)
Edison State Community College at a Glance
Edison State Community College is a public community college in Piqua, Ohio, United States. It was established as Ohio's first general and technical college in 1973. The college was named after Thomas Alva Edison. The college's main campus is located in Piqua on a 131-acre rural plain with additional campuses in Greenville, Troy, and Eaton.
1973
53 years old
4,351
Identity
Is Edison State Community College Worth It?
Edison State Community College offers moderate value at $7,142/year net price. Graduates earn a median of $41,360, which is 23% below average — meaning the financial payoff takes longer than typical. Students should research specific program outcomes before committing.
The investment pays for itself in just 0.7 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.
A 38% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than 4 in 10 students finish. Those who don't graduate may still carry student debt without the higher-earning credential to show for it.
How Edison State Community College compares to peer public colleges of similar tier in OH
Ranked #21 of 109 on value score. Peers are matched by size, median earnings, SAT, and admission rate — not just geography.
| Rank | College | Value | Net price / yr | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chipola College | 100 | $1,133 | $37,378 |
| #2 | North Florida College | 100 | $804 | $33,929 |
| #3 | South Florida State College | 100 | $3,877 | $39,990 |
| #4 | Alpena Community College | 100 | $3,320 | $36,442 |
| #5 | New College of Florida | 100 | $7,195 | $48,082 |
| #6 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | 97 | $1,807 | $35,171 |
| #21 | Edison State Community College | 55 | $7,142 | $41,360 |
Peer group: public colleges within ±60% of Edison State Community College's student body size and within a similar academic tier (SAT ±80, admit rate ±10pp, median earnings ±25%). 14 in OH.
Best Programs at Edison State Community College
Program-level earnings data isn't available for Edison State Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.
As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.
Return on Investment
Estimated 4-Year Cost
Based on $7,142/yr net price × 4 years
Earnings Premium
vs. national average of $53,787/yr
Payback Period
Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings
10-Year Net Gain
Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance
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Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- public
- Location
- Piqua, OH
- Student Body
- 1,302 students
- Graduation Rate
- 38%
- Net Price (Annual)
- $7,142
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,360
- Median Student Debt
- $16,250