Kent State University at Stark
North Canton, Ohio · Public · 2,692 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 8 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,312 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,216 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,651 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,401 |
| $110k and up | $14,909 |
| All families (average) | $10,897 |
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 |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,222 | +$7,140 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $53,833 | +$17,751 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,306 | +$11,224 | clears the bar | $19,501 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,502 | +$20,420 | clears the bar | $22,126 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,265 | +$26,183 | clears the bar | $24,909 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,732 | +$53,650 | clears the bar | $28,013 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,375 | +$13,293 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $91,614 | +$55,532 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.4 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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $35,710 | -$372 | falls short | $26,899 | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $86,802 | +$50,720 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $46,171 | +$10,089 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $46,781 | +$10,699 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 2.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.