Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent offers strong programs in healthcare, particularly nursing and allied health, with options for LPNs and other allied health professionals to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through a bridge program that includes in-person clinicals at Northeast Ohio hospitals. The university provides hands-on training and simulation experiences in nursing programs and offers various professional development workshops and certifications designed to meet current job market demands in fields like CAD for Manufacturing, Medical Assisting, and Semiconductor Manufacturing. Career services are available to help students and alumni with job searching, resume building, and connecting with employers through platforms like Handshake and career fairs.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Kent State University at Kent
10 trade programs at Kent State University at Kent, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Sales & Marketing
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Compare nationwide → |
76 | $57,169/yr | $25,000 |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
70 | $64,169/yr | $21,000 |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
65 | $38,871/yr | $17,942 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
58 | $40,671/yr | $15,100 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
55 | $46,778/yr | $17,500 |
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Computer Programming
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49 | $36,388/yr | $17,750 |
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TESOL
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Compare nationwide → |
48 | $22,149/yr | $24,500 |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
46 | $18,576/yr | $14,884 |
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Veterinary Technology
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
43 | $33,716/yr | $16,384 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in OH → |
42 | $34,969/yr | $18,977 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Ohio
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Ohio, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Ohio
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Ohio. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Kent
Other cities in Ohio with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Kent.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 10 trade and vocational programs at Kent State University at Kent using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.