Is Kent State University at Kent worth it?
Kent State University at Kent is a public, four-year institution in Kent, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Kent State University system. It awarded 6,564 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and psychology.
Kent State University at Kent 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 Kent
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
$20,787
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
6,564
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
19,320
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 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,990 | $78,263 | 748 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $36,625 | $61,055 | 420 |
| 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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $36,351 | $56,540 | 304 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,804 | $49,375 | 291 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $40,429 | $49,948 | 287 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,567 | $63,440 | 283 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $95,690 | $114,464 | 251 |
| 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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,040 | $41,717 | 212 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $39,159 | $54,544 | 191 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 435 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 344 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 270 |
| Fashion Merchandising | Bachelor's | 214 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 147 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 144 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 143 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 124 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 124 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 26,466 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 17,025 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 9,647 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 9,472 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 6,665 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 6,204 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 4,850 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 4,839 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kent State University at Kent. 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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