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2,692
students enrolled
419
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,897
average net price a year
Tuition $7,325 in state, $16,438 out of state
$40,179
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,388
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 96% | 403 |
| Visual & performing arts | 1% | 6 |
| Computer & information sciences | 1% | 5 |
| Security & protective services | 1% | 5 |
AI and data programs
Kent State University at Stark reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Kent State University at Stark
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Stark County, where the college is.
85
open professional jobs
17
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Stark County
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$65,740
median household income
Stark County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, computer & information sciences, security & protective services, which lead to engineering (15 open), data & analytics (3 open).
Hiring most: Metallus (8), Shearer's Snacks (6), GPAC (4), Michels (4), Mastec (3), Cintas (2), Creative Financial Staffing (2), Dan Toussant & Associates (2).
What they hire for: Operations (22), Engineering (15), Sales (12), Finance (11), Human Resources (5), Data & Analytics (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board.
- OhioMeansJobs Stark CountyCanton · 330-433-9675 · Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Kent State University at Stark?
- Kent State University at Stark enrolls about 2,692 students and is a public 4-year institution in North Canton, Ohio. It awards about 419 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Kent State University at Stark graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,179 six years after entry and $45,388 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Kent State University at Stark offer AI or data science degrees?
- Kent State University at Stark reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Kent State University at Stark?
- 85 open professional jobs are listed in Stark County, 17 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Metallus has the most openings.
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