Median Earnings (1yr)
$31,414
18th percentile (40th in OH)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Kent State University at Kent graduates compare to all programs nationally

Kent State University at Kent graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all geography and cartography bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Geography and Cartography bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Kent State University at Kent$31,414$41,244
Ohio State University-Main Campus$44,789$54,449$23,2500.52
Ohio University-Eastern Campus$33,199$42,424$26,0000.78
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus$33,199$42,424$26,0000.78
Ohio University-Southern Campus$33,199$42,424$26,0000.78
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus$33,199$42,424$26,0000.78
National Median$38,726$22,6570.59

Other Geography and Cartography Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$44,789$23,250
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$6,178$33,199$26,000
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$6,178$33,199$26,000
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$6,178$33,199$26,000
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$6,178$33,199$26,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Kent State University at Kent, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.