Nursing at Kent State University at Kent
If you are interested in studying Nursing, 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 in Kent, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 567 nursing degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.
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Studying Online at Kent State University at Kent
Many students take online classes at Kent State University at Kent. Among 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kent State University at Kent
These rankings give you a sense of how Kent State University at Kent’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #10 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #50 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #197 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #590 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1266 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #10 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #50 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #197 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #590 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1266 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kent State University at Kent
Those who finish Kent State University at Kent’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,015 |
| 2 years | $64,032 |
| 3 years | $67,856 |
| 4 years | $71,601 |
| 5 years | $76,322 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $71,601, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Kent State University at Kent is $28,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Kent State University at Kent, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 87% women (494) and 13% men (73).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Among the 435 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 87% were women (379) and 13% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 354 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 16% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Among the 118 master’s nursing graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 87% were women (103) and 13% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 18% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kent State University at Kent
This Nursing program at Kent State University at Kent offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 558 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 2 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| School Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kent State University at Kent pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.