Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 20.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 28.2%
- Retention Rate
- 60.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,388
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $45,305 | $17,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $25,000 |
| 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
Kent State Salem graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $24,500 and earn $45,388 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 54%, which is reasonable for a regional campus. Monthly loan payments of $260 consume about 7% of typical graduate income, a manageable burden for most borrowers. The 96.4% employment rate shows strong job placement success. However, only 47% of borrowers are successfully repaying their loans, suggesting some graduates struggle financially despite finding work. Many graduates enter education, healthcare, and business fields common in northeastern Ohio's economy. The combination of modest debt, solid employment prospects, and reasonable earnings creates an average return on investment.