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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 198 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from Kent State. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,731 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
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.
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Kent State in 2022, 54% were men and 46% 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, 74% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Kent State economics 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from Kent State. About 33% were men and 67% were 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, 67% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.