by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Kent State. This makes it the #78 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $60,051. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, compsci students borrow a median amount of $23,165 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,376.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Kent State. About 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Kent State does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Kent State in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 93 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 32 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
| Information Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.