Kent State University at Kent
Kent, Ohio · Public · 19,320 undergraduates
Of 104 programs with reported earnings, 99 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 212 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,280 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,718 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,296 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,685 |
| $110k and up | $26,278 |
| All families (average) | $20,787 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,263 | +$42,181 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,328 | +$6,246 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,265 | +$26,183 | clears the bar | $24,909 | 1 yr |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $56,540 | +$20,458 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,055 | +$24,973 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,717 | +$5,635 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,440 | +$27,358 | clears the bar | $24,178 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,569 | +$12,487 | clears the bar | $24,553 | 2 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $54,544 | +$18,462 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,375 | +$13,293 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $114,464 | +$78,382 | clears the bar | $37,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,330 | +$35,248 | clears the bar | $24,758 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,502 | +$20,420 | clears the bar | $22,126 | 1.1 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $49,948 | +$13,866 | clears the bar | $31,561 | 2.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $44,283 | +$8,201 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 104 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.