Is Kent State University at Stark worth it?
Kent State University at Stark is a public, four-year institution in North Canton, Ohio (large suburb), part of the Kent State University system. It awarded 1,227 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, computer support specialist and criminal justice.
Kent State University at Stark is part of Kent State University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Kent State University at Stark
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,674
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,839
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,388
Average net price
$10,897
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
1,227
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,692
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $34,969 | $48,510 | 892 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,990 | $78,263 | 748 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,509 | $62,265 | 381 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,474 | $42,328 | 369 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,205 | $53,833 | 314 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,804 | $49,375 | 291 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,567 | $63,440 | 283 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,980 | $48,569 | 245 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $33,040 | $41,717 | 212 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $33,643 | $41,826 | 151 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,118 | $56,502 | 131 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $60,051 | $91,614 | 96 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $22,318 | $36,241 | 87 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,183 | $40,217 | 56 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,645 | $89,732 | 55 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 1,203 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 3 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | Associate | 1 |
| Digital Arts | Bachelor's | 1 |
| Music Technology | Bachelor's | 1 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 0 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kent State University at Stark. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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