Is Kent State University at Salem worth it?
Kent State University at Salem is a public, four-year institution in Salem, Ohio (rural area), part of the Kent State University system. It awarded 134 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, medical radiologic technology therapist and kindergarten education and teaching.
Kent State University at Salem 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 Salem
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
$13,799
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
134
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,164
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 |
| 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 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,040 | $41,717 | 212 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $33,643 | $41,826 | 151 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $22,318 | $36,241 | 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $59,567 | $67,676 | 72 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $38,871 | $47,501 | 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $46,778 | $62,980 | 31 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | $36,388 | $45,424 | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $18,576 | $34,197 | 21 |
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 | 55 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | Associate | 22 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | Associate | 11 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 6 |
| Insurance | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | 3 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 2 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | Bachelor's | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kent State University at Salem. 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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