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Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw State University's two campuses, one in Kennesaw and another in Marietta, occupy 581 acres in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As a large public research university, KSU offers a diverse academic environment. The university also extends its reach with classes at satellite locations, providing flexibility for students throughout the region.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$47,635/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

60/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$5,786/yr

Out-of-state: $17,040/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 35% of students receive Pell Grants and 35% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,754	$55,016	8.7x
$30K – $48K	$14,822	$59,288	8.0x
$48K – $75K	$17,890	$71,560	6.7x
$75K – $110K	$20,179	$80,716	5.9x
$110K+	$20,512	$82,048	5.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$5,786	$23,144	20.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Kennesaw State University

55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$80,560/yr	High	34.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$68,763/yr	Very High	45.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	86	$60,736/yr	Very High	40.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$77,455/yr	Very High	42.1x
General Sales Compare across schools	85	$72,092/yr	High	47.2x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	85	$60,691/yr	Very High	44.9x
Construction Management Compare across schools	84	$71,422/yr	High	42.4x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	81	$63,986/yr	Very High	35.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	81	$57,814/yr	Very High	29.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	81	$54,428/yr	Very High	31.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$74,181/yr	Very High	37.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	75	$52,766/yr	High	25.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$67,158/yr	Very High	36.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	74	$65,259/yr	High	36.5x
International Business Compare across schools	72	$45,908/yr	Very High	28.4x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	71	$64,339/yr	Moderate	34.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	70	$45,243/yr	High	21.3x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	69	$51,932/yr	Very High	31.1x
Marketing Compare across schools	69	$47,158/yr	Very High	28.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	69	$46,077/yr	High	20.3x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	68	$71,064/yr	High	36.7x
Computer Programming Compare across schools	68	$42,668/yr	Very High	29.5x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	67	$64,728/yr	High	37.7x
Architecture Compare across schools	66	$56,477/yr	High	30.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	63	$38,790/yr	High	28.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	62	$39,566/yr	Moderate	21.6x
Mechatronics & Robotics Compare across schools	61	$72,645/yr	High	30.4x
Systems Engineering Compare across schools	61	$62,015/yr	Very High	25.8x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$50,007/yr	Very High	20.6x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	59	$40,020/yr	High	25.6x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	58	$61,701/yr	Very High	25.7x
Public Health Compare across schools	56	$42,175/yr	High	17.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	56	$36,794/yr	Very High	22.1x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	55	$41,460/yr	High	16.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	54	$43,420/yr	High	22.3x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	51	$35,039/yr	High	14.1x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	50	$51,772/yr	High	21.4x
International Relations Compare across schools	50	$34,343/yr	High	23.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	48	$36,212/yr	High	19.0x
History Compare across schools	48	$32,752/yr	High	18.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	48	$31,530/yr	High	23.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$30,469/yr	Moderate	21.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	47	$31,450/yr	High	21.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	43	$31,994/yr	High	12.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	42	$35,846/yr	Moderate	14.1x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	41	$29,938/yr	High	23.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools	40	$30,544/yr	High	12.2x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	39	$34,618/yr	Moderate	14.0x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	38	$27,636/yr	High	19.9x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	37	$30,437/yr	Moderate	18.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	35	$26,801/yr	Very High	18.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	33	$30,792/yr	Very High	12.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	31	$25,839/yr	High	10.2x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	25	$21,556/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Dance Compare across schools	20	$18,888/yr	Low	7.2x

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