Kent State University at Stark: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Kent State University at Stark at a glance

• 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

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.

• 128

  open professional jobs

• 25

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Stark County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 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 design (1 open), engineering (16 open), data & analytics (4 open).

Hiring most: Metallus (8), Shearer's Snacks (8), Creative Financial Staffing (7), Michels (5), Nidec (4), 8/18/2026 (2), Amazon (2), Armstrong Group (2).

What they hire for: Operations (31), Sales (20), Finance (19), Engineering (16), Legal (7), Data & Analytics (4). 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?

128 open professional jobs are listed in Stark County, 25 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Metallus has the most openings.