Is Kent State University at Ashtabula worth it?
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 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
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $34,969 | $48,510 | 892 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,509 | $62,265 | 381 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,474 | $42,328 | 369 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,205 | $53,833 | 314 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,804 | $49,375 | 291 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,980 | $48,569 | 245 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,169 | $75,296 | 236 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $40,671 | $47,406 | 129 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $22,318 | $36,241 | 87 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $31,926 | $56,143 | 73 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $59,567 | $67,676 | 72 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,183 | $40,217 | 56 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $33,716 | $36,975 | 55 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $41,924 | $57,360 | 46 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $38,871 | $47,501 | 42 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 39 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 35 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 14 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Associate | 14 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | Associate | 11 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 5 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Associate | 5 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Associate | 4 |
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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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