Kent State University at Salem

Public two-year college in Salem, OH that costs an average of $11,097 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,097
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,178

PublicRural (fringe)1,164 undergraduates

Cost of Kent State University at Salem

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,812
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,716
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,960
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$11,097

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,645
$30,001–48,000$9,047
$48,001–75,000$10,479
$75,001–110,000$13,259
$110,001+$16,149

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kent State University at Salem's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention47%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,502
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,178
Rank in Ohio (earnings)21st of 38 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,000
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans34%

Majors and programs at Kent State University at Salem

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$74,293$23,987
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions48$67,842$20,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2$50,402$28,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$49,868$22,016
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2$42,637$29,196
Communication and Media Studies—$39,237$23,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$38,743$22,759
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services—$38,183$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$35,879$25,000
Psychology—$34,693$23,081
English Language and Literature—$29,280$23,751
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services4——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Insurance8——
Social Work———

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services4$37,454—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8——
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services———
Business/Commerce———

Associate's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions43$58,951$17,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3$44,207$20,250
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services2$41,744—
Business/Commerce4$41,080$20,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities103$41,006$13,000
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services———
Computer Programming1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections——$16,873
Forestry———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Human Services17——
Security Science and Technology1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21—$17,383

Similar colleges in Ohio

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Northwest State Community CollegeArchbold$11,313—$44,329
North Central State CollegeMansfield$5,896—$44,213
Hocking CollegeNelsonville$16,748—$42,530
Marion Technical CollegeMarion$6,851—$44,031
Washington State College of OhioMarietta$6,203—$38,317
Southern State Community CollegeHillsboro$8,691—$40,254
Zane State CollegeZanesville$8,577—$39,062
Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark$9,826—$44,532

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About Kent State University at Salem

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSalem, OH
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates1,164
Student-to-faculty ratio26 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitekent.edu/columbiana ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kent State University at Salem cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,812 a year (tuition and fees: $7,716 in-state, $17,960 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,097 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,645.

How much do Kent State University at Salem graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,178 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 38 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,293 a year after graduation).

What is Kent State University at Salem's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 47% of first-year students return for a second year.