Computer Programming at Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Associate's Degree

$36,388
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$45,424
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$58,070
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#49 of 54
Rank by pay
#45 of 54
Rank, wage-adjusted
$17,750
Median federal debt

Kent State University at Kent graduates in computer programming earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.

How Kent State University at Kent Compares for Computer Programming

All 54 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN$87,708$83,780#5$55,069
2Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH$86,910$92,746#1$55,996
3Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA$86,187$90,658#2$63,559
4Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL$79,878$85,020#3—
5Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO$79,023$84,729#4—
6Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI$77,481$80,623#7$54,652
7Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI$77,267$80,400#8—
8St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL$76,683$81,619#6—
9Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO$73,172$78,456#9$46,804
10Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA$71,717$65,964#20—
…
46Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH$45,424$48,474#42$36,388
47Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH$45,424$48,474#43$36,388
48Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH$45,424$48,474#44$36,388
49Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH$45,424$48,474#45$36,388
50Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH$45,424$48,474#46$36,388
51South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA$44,890$41,289#52—
52CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY$43,238$41,154#53—

Other Majors at Kent State University at Kent by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,296$64,169#701 of 962
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$66,606—#22 of 39
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,980$46,778#322 of 560
Accounting and Related Services$51,445—#83 of 225
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,510$34,969#143 of 947
Business/Commerce$47,501$38,871#128 of 205
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$47,406$40,671#201 of 476
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,306—#208 of 426
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$36,975$33,716#105 of 124
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34,197$18,576#119 of 160
Health and Medical Administrative Services$32,557—#262 of 286

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Kent State University at Kent computer programming graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $36,388 one year after graduating and $45,424 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does Kent State University at Kent rank for computer programming?

Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Kent State University at Kent ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is computer programming at Kent State University at Kent worth it?

Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.