Tuition & Fees for Kent State Online Degrees
Understanding the true cost of your education is essential. At Kent State Online, we’re committed to transparency, helping students plan with confidence. Below, you’ll find estimates for tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. While your final cost may vary based on program, course selection, or residency status, these figures give you a clear starting point for budgeting and financial planning.
Undergraduate Degrees Tuition and Fees
| Program Name | Degree Level | Delivery Format | Approximate Tuition Cost* |
| Accounting Technology | Associate’s | Online | $15,800 |
| Applied Media | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Aviation Maintenance Management | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Business Administration | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Business Management Technology | Associate’s | Online | $14,800 |
| Communication Studies | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Criminology and Justice Studies | Associate’s | Online | $14,800 |
| Cybercriminology | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Cybersecurity | Associate’s | Online | $14,800 |
| Individualized Program | Associate’s | Online | $14,800 |
| Information Technology | Associate’s | Online | $15,800 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s | Online | $31,400 |
| Insurance Studies | Bachelor’s | Online | $31,400 |
| Integrative Studies | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN) | Bachelor’s | Online | $12,000 (based on transfer credits) |
| Office Technology | Associate’s | Online | $14,800 |
| Public Health | Bachelor’s | Online | $53,800 |
| Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology | Bachelor’s | Online | $16,100 (based on transfer credits) |
| Respiratory Care | Bachelor’s | Online | $16,700 (based on transfer credits) |
| Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology | Bachelor’s | Online | $52,200 |
| Technical and Applied Studies | Bachelor’s | Online | $31,100 |
| Technical Modeling Design | Associate’s | Online | $14,300 |
A flat-rate semester fee applies to undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester. The per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. An additional per-credit-hour tuition rate is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18 credits each semester for undergraduate students. Visit the Admissions website for more information.
The non-Ohio resident tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for students enrolled in a fully online degree program.
Graduate Degrees Tuition and Fees
| Program Name | Degree Level | Delivery Format | Approximate Tuition Cost* |
| Accounting | Master’s | Online | $17,800 part-time $13,100 full-time |
| Business Administration | Master’s | Online | $31,800 |
| Business Analytics | Master’s | Online | $17,800 part-time $13,100 full-time |
| Clinical Epidemiology | Master’s | Online | $25,000 |
| Cultural Foundations | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Educational Psychology | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Educational Technology | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Health Informatics | Master’s | Online | $29,800 |
| Interprofessional Leadership | Doctorate | Online | $31,400 |
| Liberal Studies | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Library and Information Science | Master’s | Online | $30,700 |
| Music Education | Master’s | Online | $20,300 |
| Nursing | Master’s | Online | $20,800-$25,000 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctorate | Online | $20,200 |
| Research, Measurement, and Statistics | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| School Library Media K-12 | Master’s | Online | $30,700 |
| Special Education | Master’s | Online | $19,600 |
| Translation | Master’s | Online | $21,400 |
| User Experience | Master’s | Online | $24,900 |
A flat-rate semester fee applies to graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester. The per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester. An additional per-credit-hour rate is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18 credits per semester for graduate students. Visit the Admissions website for more information.
The non-Ohio resident tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for students enrolled in a fully online degree program.
Certificates Tuition and Fees
| Program Name | Degree Level | Delivery Format | Approximate Tuition Cost* |
| Accounting Analytics | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,300 |
| Accounting Fundamentals | Graduate Certificate | Online | $6,500 |
| Addictions Counseling | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $9,500 |
| Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist | Graduate Certificate | Online | $11,300 |
| Advanced Accounting | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,300 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | Graduate Certificate | Online | $9,500 |
| Behavioral Intervention Specialist | Graduate Certificate | Online | $14,300 |
| Business Analytics | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,300 |
| CAD for Manufacturing | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $5,200 |
| Clinical Research | Graduate Certificate | Online | $8,300 |
| Community College Leadership | Graduate Certificate | Online | $8,900 |
| Computed Tomography | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Computer Forensics and Information Security | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $7,400 |
| Disability Studies and Community Inclusion | Graduate Certificate | Online | $6,530 |
| Essentials for Business Decision Making | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $5,400 |
| Event Management | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $7,200 |
| Financial Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $12,000 part-time |
| Health Informatics | Graduate Certificate | Online | $14,900 |
| Health Systems and Facilities Design | Graduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Healthcare Compliance | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,400 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $6,800 |
| Human Resource Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $12,000 |
| International Business | Graduate Certificate | Online | $12,000 |
| Journalism Education | Graduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Knowledge Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Leadership and Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $8,300 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Mammography | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $2,700 |
| Medical Billing | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $7,000 |
| Medical Librarianship | Graduate Certificate | Online | $6,500 |
| Nonprofit Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $7,100 |
| Nurse Educator | Graduate Certificate | Online | $8,300 |
| Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership | Graduate Certificate | Online | $13,700 |
| Online and Blended Learning and Teaching | Graduate Certificate | Online | $5,300 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Graduate Certificate | Online | $14,900 |
| Quantitative Business Management | Graduate Certificate | Online | $8,300 |
| Teaching and Learning with Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $9,500 |
| Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner | Graduate Certificate | Online | $12,500 |
A flat-rate semester fee applies to undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours, and graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester. The per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours and graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester. An additional per-credit-hour rate is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18 credits per semester. Visit the Admissions website for more information.
The non-Ohio resident tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for students enrolled in a fully online degree program.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For questions, contact the Kent State Online Student Services Team.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
Financial Aid/Tuition
How much does an online class cost?
Tuition varies by program. Check the tuition and costs page for rates.
When do I have to pay?
For details on important payment dates for the semester, visit the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center.
What are acceptable payment methods?
You can pay via the Online Payment Center using eChecks or a Credit Card. For credit cards, we accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa payments online. Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.99% transaction fee associated with each credit card payment. Credit/debit card payments toward a student account cannot be accepted over the telephone or in person. For details on International payments, payment plans, employer tuition reimbursement, prepaid college plans, and other plans, visit the Payment Options site.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To apply for aid, visit the Financial Aid website.
I have questions about my bill. Where can I go for assistance?
For an overview of online degrees and programs tuition, visit the Kent State Online tuition page.
For a detailed bill overview, please log in to Flashline to view your account. If you are not a Kent State student and have questions about billing, please visit the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center for more details.
Where can I find more information on completing my FAFSA?
Visit the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center for all FAFSA information.