Special Education and Teaching at Kent State University at Kent

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: Kent, OH•In-State Tuition: $12,846•Out-of-State Tuition: $22,316•Admission Rate: 87%•Avg SAT: 1095
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,083
5th percentile (60th in OH)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

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

Kent State University at Kent graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all special education and teaching grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Special Education and Teaching grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Kent State University at Kent$42,083———
National Median$55,950———

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.