Kennesaw State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Kennesaw State University at a glance

• 41,254

  students enrolled

• 7,992

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,048

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,450 in state, $15,704 out of state

• $47,863

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,552

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Kennesaw State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cobb County, where the college is.

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• 530

  open professional jobs

• 118

  entry level

  21 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Cobb County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $98,712

  median household income

  Cobb County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, engineering, which lead to finance (54 open), sales (81 open), operations (69 open), marketing (18 open), human resources (16 open).

Hiring most: Enercon (63), Lockheed Martin (43), Staff Financial Group (23), Wellstar Health System (22), Lockheed Martin Services (20), DPR Construction (14), Wellstar Health System (11), Pike Electric (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (167), Sales (81), Operations (69), Finance (54), Clinical (26), Marketing (18). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cobb County Workforce Development Board/WorkSource Cobb.

• CobbWorks Inc.Marietta · 770-528-4300 · 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday
• Georgia Department of Labor - Cobb-Cherokee Career CenterMarietta · 877-709-8185 · 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University enrolls about 41,254 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awards about 7,992 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw State University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Kennesaw State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,863 six years after entry and $57,552 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Kennesaw State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Kennesaw State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor, master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Kennesaw State University?

530 open professional jobs are listed in Cobb County, 118 of them entry level and 21 saying no experience is needed. Enercon has the most openings.