Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA kennesaw.edu 39,503 students

Kennesaw State University's two campuses, one in Kennesaw and another in Marietta, occupy 581 acres in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As a large public research university, KSU offers a diverse academic environment. The university also extends its reach with classes at satellite locations, providing flexibility for students throughout the region.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$47,635

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

60/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$5,786

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $17,040/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Kennesaw State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$13,754	$55,016
$30K – $48K	$14,822	$59,288
$48K – $75K	$17,890	$71,560
$75K – $110K	$20,179	$80,716
$110K+	$20,512	$82,048
Sticker price (no aid)	$5,786	$23,144

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Kennesaw State University

55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	89	$80,560/yr	High	34.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	87	$68,763/yr	Very High	45.0x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	86	$60,736/yr	Very High	40.6x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	85	$77,455/yr	Very High	42.1x
Sales & Marketing General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Compare across schools →	85	$72,092/yr	High	47.2x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools →	85	$60,691/yr	Very High	44.9x
Construction Management Compare across schools →	84	$71,422/yr	High	42.4x
Information Science Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	81	$63,986/yr	Very High	35.1x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	81	$57,814/yr	Very High	29.8x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	81	$54,428/yr	Very High	31.0x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	75	$74,181/yr	Very High	37.8x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	75	$52,766/yr	High	25.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$67,158/yr	Very High	36.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$65,259/yr	High	36.5x
International Business Compare across schools →	72	$45,908/yr	Very High	28.4x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	71	$64,339/yr	Moderate	34.4x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	70	$45,243/yr	High	21.3x
Business Economics Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →	69	$51,932/yr	Very High	31.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →	69	$47,158/yr	Very High	28.1x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	69	$46,077/yr	High	20.3x
Electrical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	68	$71,064/yr	High	36.7x
Computer Programming Compare across schools →	68	$42,668/yr	Very High	29.5x
Engineering Technology Engineering Technology, General Compare across schools →	67	$64,728/yr	High	37.7x
Architecture Compare across schools →	66	$56,477/yr	High	30.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	63	$38,790/yr	High	28.5x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	62	$39,566/yr	Moderate	21.6x
Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Compare across schools →	61	$72,645/yr	High	30.4x
Systems Engineering Compare across schools →	61	$62,015/yr	Very High	25.8x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools →	59	$50,007/yr	Very High	20.6x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools →	59	$40,020/yr	High	25.6x
Environmental Engineering Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools →	58	$61,701/yr	Very High	25.7x
Public Health Compare across schools →	56	$42,175/yr	High	17.2x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	56	$36,794/yr	Very High	22.1x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	55	$41,460/yr	High	16.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	54	$43,420/yr	High	22.3x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	51	$35,039/yr	High	14.1x
Film & Photography Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools →	50	$51,772/yr	High	21.4x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	50	$34,343/yr	High	23.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	48	$36,212/yr	High	19.0x
History Compare across schools →	48	$32,752/yr	High	18.9x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	48	$31,530/yr	High	23.5x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	48	$30,469/yr	Moderate	21.4x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	47	$31,450/yr	High	21.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	43	$31,994/yr	High	12.8x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	42	$35,846/yr	Moderate	14.1x
Biochemistry Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →	41	$29,938/yr	High	23.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	40	$30,544/yr	High	12.2x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	39	$34,618/yr	Moderate	14.0x
Visual & Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →	38	$27,636/yr	High	19.9x
Human Services Human Services, General Compare across schools →	37	$30,437/yr	Moderate	18.0x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	35	$26,801/yr	Very High	18.1x
Journalism Compare across schools →	33	$30,792/yr	Very High	12.3x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	31	$25,839/yr	High	10.2x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	25	$21,556/yr	Moderate	11.1x
Dance Compare across schools →	20	$18,888/yr	Low	7.2x