Kent State University at Salem

What are the graduation rates for students at Kent State University at Salem?

IPEDS 2024-25 figures report an overall graduation rate of 31% for Kent State Salem. The separately reported four-year and six-year rates are 1% and 2%, respectively, while the reported student retention rate is 47%.

These figures require care. Federal graduation measures follow defined groups of first-time, full-time entrants, not everyone enrolled at Salem; transfer students and many part-time students are outside those cohorts. Measures for different completion periods or credentials should not be read as successive checkpoints for every individual student. The figures do, however, make degree planning important: applicants can ask an adviser for a term-by-term schedule showing course availability, prerequisites and any required change of campus.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Kent State University at Salem?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures describe earnings one year after completion for graduates included in the federal measure. They are historical, program-specific medians for covered students - not starting-salary offers or predictions for everyone who earns a credential.

In the October 2026 figures, the reported one-year median is $57,586 for registered nursing and $52,059 for allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment professions. Other reported examples include $39,013 for business administration and management, $36,445 for liberal arts and general studies, and $26,258 for psychology.

These amounts reflect different occupations and further-study patterns, and a field label can encompass more than one credential or career path. Earnings records do not capture every graduate's circumstances. Students comparing programs should consider licensure requirements, likely additional education, employment opportunities and the cost of completing the credential alongside this measure.