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Kent State University at Salem

Salem, Ohio · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,164 students · EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$13,799
cheaper than 27% of comparable schools
Completion rate
25.2%
Median debt at completion
$24,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$45,388
earns ~$3,289.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Kent State University at Salem is a public institution in Salem, OH, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly to adult students. With an average annual net price of $13,799, the school serves a student body of 1164, where 33.5% receive Pell Grants.

What to know

The 25.2% completion rate reflects that many students transfer out or leave before finishing, which is typical for community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $24,500, which is less than two times the average annual net price. Reported median earnings for Allied Health graduates two years after entry are $45,305, while other programs show lower starting wages.

Net price is 15% above the Ohio median ($12,051) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 17% above the national median ($38,919) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$45,305
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 15 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$31,133
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$25,194
Computer Programmingassociate degree$23,456
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$21,508
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$20,140
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Forestryassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Business, Liberal Arts, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, and Health Administration, plus undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Applied Horticulture.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions two years after completion are $45,305.
How many students complete their degree at this school?
The reported completion rate is 25.2%, indicating that most students do not finish their initial program but may transfer or exit.
Is Kent State University at Salem a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Salem, OH, that mainly awards associate degrees.
How does the median student debt compare to the yearly cost?
Median student debt at completion is $24,500, whereas the average annual net price after aid is $13,799.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 203492. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.