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 nursing.
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Kent State is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 533 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 495 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 172 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Kent State. This makes it the #56 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #187 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,990 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,154 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Kent State is $262 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kent State was $955 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
The nursing program at Kent State awarded 533 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 440 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the Kent State nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Kent State make a median salary of $95,690 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Kent State. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 247 |
| Communication Sciences | 122 |
| Medicine | 91 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 63 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.