Public Institution
Kent State University at Salem
Kent State Salem offers a small campus environment just outside the city of Salem, Ohio. The campus includes 98 acres in Salem Township, plus a City Center location in downtown Salem. As a satellite campus, students benefit from the resources of the larger Kent State University system while enjoying a close-knit community.
Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,853
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
51/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,272
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,744/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Kent State University at Salem's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $8,483 | $33,932 |
| $30K – $48K | $9,147 | $36,588 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,275 | $49,100 |
| $75K – $110K | $14,382 | $57,528 |
| $110K+ | $14,921 | $59,684 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,272 | $29,088 |
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 Kent State University at Salem
10 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 Compare across schools → |
83
|
$66,990/yr | High | 23.4x |
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69
|
$43,509/yr | High | 19.6x |
| Allied Health Professions Compare across schools → |
68
|
$59,567/yr | Moderate | 18.7x |
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54
|
$33,980/yr | Moderate | 15.2x |
| Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools → |
46
|
$33,643/yr | High | 13.1x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
45
|
$41,205/yr | Low | 16.4x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
44
|
$35,804/yr | High | 15.8x |
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44
|
$33,040/yr | High | 12.8x |
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36
|
$28,474/yr | High | 13.1x |
| English Compare across schools → |
25
|
$22,318/yr | Very High | 11.7x |