by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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Kent State is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #143 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 272 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Kent State. This makes it the #400 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #101 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $43,509. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $29,324 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Kent State is $238 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 276 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Kent State. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Kent State business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Kent State make a median salary of $75,645. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
The business administration program at Kent State awarded 68 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 239 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 146 |
| Accounting | 142 |
| Construction Management | 67 |
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