Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.5%
- Retention Rate
- 78.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,388
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- 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. | Master | $89,685 | $37,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,635 | $28,013 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $72,734 | $37,683 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $71,957 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Engineering Technology, General. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $22,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Doctoral | $63,005 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $58,673 | $35,655 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $57,619 | $22,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,073 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $23,625 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $53,108 | $37,087 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $52,703 | $236,752 |
Outcomes Overview
Kent State graduates earn a median of $45,388 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.54 with typical debt of $24,500. Monthly loan payments of $260 consume about 6.9% of gross income, which sits near the national average for public universities. The school's strong programs in journalism, fashion design, and architecture often lead graduates into creative industries where starting salaries may be lower but career growth potential is significant. With a 96.4% employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 47%, graduates generally find work but face moderate debt burdens. Kent State offers an average return on investment for most students.