Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 19.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 25.8%
- Retention Rate
- 28.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,388
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $260/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $52,638 | $21,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $45,305 | $17,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $41,379 | $15,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $34,978 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $31,133 | $17,942 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $25,194 | $18,977 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate | $23,456 | $17,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $21,508 | $19,501 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $20,140 |
Outcomes Overview
Most Kent State Ashtabula graduates find work quickly, with a 96.4% employment rate after graduation. However, the financial picture tells a more sobering story. With median debt of $24,500 and typical earnings of $45,388 ten years out, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 54%. Monthly loan payments of $260 consume about 7% of median income, which is manageable but not ideal. The campus serves primarily working-class students from northeast Ohio who often enter healthcare, business, and technical fields. While graduates do find stable employment, the combination of modest earnings growth and below-average graduation rates suggests a weak return on investment compared to four-year degree programs elsewhere.