Is Kent State University at Ashtabula worth it?

Ashtabula, OH · Public · 4-year · Campus of Kent State University

Kent State University at Ashtabula is a public, four-year institution in Ashtabula, Ohio (small town), part of the Kent State University system. It awarded 161 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and respiratory care therapy.

Kent State University at Ashtabula is part of Kent State University

Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.

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Federal data

Federal context for Kent State University at Ashtabula

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$40,674

Median earnings 4 years after

$56,839

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,388

Average net price

$12,205

Completion rate

25%

Completions (2024)

161

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,290

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$34,969$48,510892
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$43,509$62,265381
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$28,474$42,328369
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's$41,205$53,833314
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's$35,804$49,375291
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's$33,980$48,569245
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$64,169$75,296236
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$40,671$47,406129
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's$22,318$36,24187
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's$31,926$56,14373
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's$59,567$67,67672
SociologyBachelor's$29,183$40,21756
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$33,716$36,97555
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsBachelor's$41,924$57,36046
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate$38,871$47,50142

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherAssociate39
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate35
Physical Therapy AssistantAssociate14
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistAssociate14
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistAssociate11
Computer Support SpecialistBachelor's7
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr6
Occupational Therapist AssistantAssociate5
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingAssociate5
Computer Support SpecialistAssociate4

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Sources: federal figures for Kent State University at Ashtabula. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.

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