Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Kennesaw State University is a public institution in Kennesaw, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 41,254 students, it is a large institution. Graduates earn a median of $57,552 ten years after enrollment, which is 41% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 50.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,833, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.41x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,048 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,552
Graduation Rate
50.0%
Median Debt
$23,833
Average Net Price
$15,048
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.96x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.41x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
41,254
Admission Rate
69.2%
Average SAT
1113
Retention Rate
76.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,736
Pell Grant Rate
37.7%
Federal Loan Rate
32.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,235
Income $30K–$48K
$12,661
Income $48K–$75K
$15,185
Income $110K+
$19,309
Student Demographics
Women
47.4%
White
39.2%
Black
28.2%
Hispanic
17.0%
Asian
6.0%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
53.1%
Accreditations
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education — Montessori Education (MACTE) - Montessori teacher education programs and institutions (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (145)
Bachelor (72)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $50,645 | 463 |
| Business Administration & Management | $70,708 | 282 |
| Registered Nursing | $87,935 | 261 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,860 | 240 |
| Biology | $57,435 | 240 |
| Sports & Fitness | $55,897 | 239 |
| Marketing | $72,089 | 237 |
| Computer Science | $96,481 | 224 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $83,249 | 198 |
| Finance | $81,002 | 189 |
| Teacher Education | $51,386 | 183 |
| Accounting | $77,710 | 176 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $55,033 | 173 |
| Public Relations | $64,501 | 170 |
| Computer Engineering | $103,054 | 127 |
| Construction Engineering | Not reported | 125 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 115 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $47,723 | 102 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 101 |
| Electrical Engineering | $96,935 | 99 |
| Fine Arts | $47,221 | 98 |
| Secondary Education | $52,657 | 96 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,012 | 94 |
| Political Science | $61,971 | 90 |
| Information Science | $84,364 | 83 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 76 |
| Sociology | $52,125 | 71 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Not reported | 70 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 69 |
| Public Administration | $47,540 | 66 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 63 |
| Engineering Technology | $89,729 | 60 |
| English Language & Literature | $50,587 | 59 |
| Systems Engineering | $89,696 | 51 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $83,083 | 49 |
| Chemistry | $56,784 | 49 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,915 | 47 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $95,958 | 45 |
| Journalism | $54,360 | 44 |
| Geography | $53,044 | 44 |
| Computer Programming | $67,437 | 42 |
| History | $43,954 | 39 |
| International Business | $78,523 | 38 |
| Business Information Systems | $71,736 | 34 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 31 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $38,348 | 31 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $79,147 | 30 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | $59,054 | 26 |
| Public Health | $61,665 | 26 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 25 |
| Anthropology | $47,179 | 24 |
| Mathematics | $79,833 | 23 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | $91,329 | 22 |
| International Relations | $60,031 | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 21 |
| Dance | Not reported | 20 |
| Music | Not reported | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $51,417 | 18 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Environmental Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Physics | Not reported | 8 |
| Hospitality Management | $49,957 | 8 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not reported | 4 |
| Architecture | $70,752 | Not reported |
| Communications | $59,675 | Not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technology | $76,243 | Not reported |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $42,832 | Not reported |
| Design & Applied Arts | $57,755 | Not reported |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $78,034 | Not reported |
| Construction Management | $93,910 | Not reported |
Master (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $133,753 | 243 |
| Computer Science | $117,931 | 189 |
| Teacher Education | $63,371 | 151 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 139 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $106,491 | 135 |
| Educational Assessment | $70,302 | 83 |
| Computer Engineering | $134,232 | 64 |
| Social Work | $59,764 | 58 |
| Registered Nursing | $123,603 | 42 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 41 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 41 |
| Accounting | $102,127 | 34 |
| Medical Illustration | Not reported | 30 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $68,762 | 28 |
| Public Administration | $63,462 | 24 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 23 |
| Systems Engineering | $108,404 | 23 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 23 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Not reported | 19 |
| Biology | Not reported | 19 |
| Data Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Construction Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Peace Studies | $57,455 | 15 |
| Educational Administration | $70,490 | 13 |
| Sports & Fitness | $55,016 | 12 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 10 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 8 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 7 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $123,113 | 2 |
| Statistics | $100,810 | 0 |
Doctoral (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $98,046 | 29 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 8 |
| Educational Administration | $105,134 | 5 |
| Peace Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Educational Assessment | $82,741 | 2 |
Graduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 99 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 57 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 54 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 48 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 22 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 15 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 14 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 76 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 26 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 20 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Geography | Not reported | 11 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 9 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Housing and Human Environments | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Journalism | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Relations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Systems Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Master | 1 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's English Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Georgia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Georgia
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