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Computer Science at Kent State University at Kent

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, take a look at what Kent State University at Kent. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 212 computer science degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.

Online Class Availability at Kent State University at Kent

Online coursework is an option at Kent State University at Kent. Of 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Kent State University at Kent

Rankings can help you compare Kent State University at Kent’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#34 of 77
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#327 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#406 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#34 of 77
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#42 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#327 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#406 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Kent State University at Kent

Graduates of Kent State University at Kent’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,552
2 years	$64,493
3 years	$75,264
4 years	$86,906
5 years	$98,308

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $86,906, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Kent State University at Kent stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Kent State University at Kent, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 21% women (45) and 79% men (167).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 80 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 8% were women (6) and 92% were men (74).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	7
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 19% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 124 master’s computer science graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 31% were women (38) and 69% were men (86).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	118
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 8 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Kent State University at Kent

This Computer Science program at Kent State University at Kent includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	212

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Kent State University at Kent go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.