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Kent State University at Kent

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Kent State's main campus spans over 1,000 acres in Kent, Ohio, featuring 119 buildings. The university is a major research institution with a wide array of degree programs. Kent State maintains a network of regional campuses throughout Northeast Ohio, plus locations in New York City and Florence, Italy, offering students unique opportunities for study.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$38,806/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

46/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,846/yr

Out-of-state: $22,316/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 50% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$14,912	$59,648	6.5x
$30K – $48K	$15,386	$61,544	6.3x
$48K – $75K	$16,772	$67,088	5.8x
$75K – $110K	$21,202	$84,808	4.6x
$110K+	$25,263	$101,052	3.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,846	$51,384	7.6x

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 Kent State University at Kent

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
Computer Science Compare across schools	82	$60,051/yr	Very High	18.1x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	79	$66,990/yr	High	12.8x
Construction Management Compare across schools	75	$64,652/yr	High	13.7x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	75	$53,988/yr	Very High	13.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$51,153/yr	Very High	13.5x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools	69	$55,790/yr	Very High	15.5x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	68	$47,312/yr	High	12.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	64	$56,274/yr	High	13.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	64	$43,059/yr	Very High	11.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	63	$43,509/yr	High	10.7x
Economics Compare across schools	62	$56,731/yr	Very High	10.0x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	61	$59,567/yr	Moderate	10.1x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	61	$51,622/yr	Very High	11.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	60	$44,567/yr	Very High	11.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	60	$39,790/yr	High	13.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	59	$54,367/yr	Very High	10.4x
Specialized Sales Compare across schools	56	$36,625/yr	High	10.2x
Air Transportation Compare across schools	54	$40,876/yr	Moderate	14.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	54	$40,867/yr	High	10.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	53	$47,983/yr	High	8.3x
Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools	49	$45,477/yr	High	11.1x
Public Health Compare across schools	47	$39,159/yr	High	8.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	47	$33,980/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	46	$35,860/yr	High	8.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	46	$34,147/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Parks Compare across schools	44	$31,422/yr	Moderate	7.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	42	$31,926/yr	High	7.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	42	$31,389/yr	Very High	9.4x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	40	$36,351/yr	High	9.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	39	$33,643/yr	High	7.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	39	$30,118/yr	High	10.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	38	$41,205/yr	Low	8.9x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	38	$38,981/yr	Very High	6.6x
Architecture Compare across schools	38	$34,723/yr	High	11.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	38	$33,040/yr	High	6.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	37	$35,804/yr	High	8.5x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	36	$40,005/yr	High	8.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	35	$39,139/yr	High	7.8x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	35	$31,414/yr	High	8.4x
American Sign Language Compare across schools	34	$33,929/yr	High	5.6x
History Compare across schools	34	$28,476/yr	High	7.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	32	$26,398/yr	High	7.8x
Education, General Compare across schools	30	$37,370/yr	High	7.7x
Journalism Compare across schools	30	$30,925/yr	Very High	8.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	30	$28,474/yr	High	7.0x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	28	$34,020/yr	High	6.6x
Sociology Compare across schools	28	$29,183/yr	High	6.5x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	28	$27,742/yr	High	9.1x
Music Compare across schools	28	$24,340/yr	High	3.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools	27	$24,434/yr	High	6.9x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	23	$23,993/yr	High	8.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	23	$19,138/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	22	$24,565/yr	Moderate	4.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	20	$22,318/yr	Very High	6.2x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	19	$25,491/yr	High	6.3x

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