Kent State University at Salem
Salem, Ohio · Public · 1,164 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,684 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,900 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,582 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,624 |
| $110k and up | $18,045 |
| All families (average) | $13,799 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,510 | +$12,428 | clears the bar | $18,977 | 1.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $67,676 | +$31,594 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $34,197 | -$1,885 | falls short | $14,884 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,980 | +$26,898 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $47,501 | +$11,419 | clears the bar | $17,942 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $53,833 | +$17,751 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,290 | +$5,208 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,265 | +$26,183 | clears the bar | $24,909 | 1 yr |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,375 | +$13,293 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $45,424 | +$9,342 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,306 | +$11,224 | clears the bar | $19,501 | 1.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,569 | +$12,487 | clears the bar | $24,553 | 2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,241 | +$159 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 157.2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $32,557 | -$3,525 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $41,826 | +$5,744 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 4.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 31% 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.