Physics at Kent State University at Kent
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Kent State University at Kent. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kent State University at Kent is in Kent, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 physics degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.
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Online Class Availability at Kent State University at Kent
Online coursework is an option 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.
Physics Rankings at Kent State University at Kent
Use these rankings to compare Kent State University at Kent’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #175 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at Kent State University at Kent, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physics graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 41% women (11) and 59% men (16).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Among the 8 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Physics Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent
Of the 8 master’s physics degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Kent State University at Kent
Of the 11 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Kent State University at Kent
This Physics program at Kent State University at Kent includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Those who complete Physics program at Kent State University at Kent go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.