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 NameDegree LevelDelivery FormatApproximate Tuition Cost*
Accounting TechnologyAssociate’sOnline$15,800
Applied MediaBachelor’s Online$52,200
Aviation Maintenance ManagementBachelor’sOnline$52,200
Business AdministrationBachelor’sOnline$52,200
Business Management TechnologyAssociate’sOnline$14,800
Communication StudiesBachelor’sOnline$52,200
Criminology and Justice StudiesAssociate’sOnline$14,800
CybercriminologyBachelor’sOnline$52,200
CybersecurityAssociate’sOnline$14,800
Individualized ProgramAssociate’sOnline$14,800
Information TechnologyAssociate’sOnline$15,800
Information TechnologyBachelor’sOnline$31,400
Insurance StudiesBachelor’sOnline$31,400
Integrative StudiesBachelor’sOnline$52,200
Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN)Bachelor’sOnline$12,000 (based on transfer credits)
Office TechnologyAssociate’sOnline$14,800
Public HealthBachelor’sOnline$53,800
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences TechnologyBachelor’sOnline$16,100 (based on transfer credits)
Respiratory CareBachelor’sOnline$16,700 (based on transfer credits)
Sport, Exercise and Performance PsychologyBachelor’sOnline$52,200
Technical and Applied StudiesBachelor’sOnline$31,100
Technical Modeling DesignAssociate’sOnline$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 NameDegree LevelDelivery FormatApproximate Tuition Cost*
AccountingMaster’sOnline$17,800 part-time
$13,100 full-time
Business AdministrationMaster’sOnline$31,800
Business AnalyticsMaster’sOnline$17,800 part-time
$13,100 full-time
Clinical EpidemiologyMaster’sOnline$25,000
Cultural FoundationsMaster’sOnline$17,800
Curriculum and InstructionMaster’sOnline$17,800
Educational PsychologyMaster’sOnline$17,800
Educational TechnologyMaster’sOnline$17,800
Health InformaticsMaster’sOnline$29,800
Interprofessional LeadershipDoctorateOnline$31,400
Liberal StudiesMaster’sOnline$17,800
Library and Information ScienceMaster’sOnline$30,700
Music EducationMaster’sOnline$20,300
NursingMaster’sOnline$20,800-$25,000
Nursing PracticeDoctorateOnline$20,200
Research, Measurement, and StatisticsMaster’sOnline$17,800
School Library Media K-12Master’sOnline$30,700
Special EducationMaster’sOnline$19,600
TranslationMaster’sOnline$21,400
User ExperienceMaster’sOnline$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 NameDegree LevelDelivery FormatApproximate Tuition Cost*
Accounting AnalyticsGraduate CertificateOnline$10,300
Accounting FundamentalsGraduate CertificateOnline$6,500
Addictions CounselingUndergraduate CertificateOnline$9,500
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse SpecialistGraduate CertificateOnline$11,300
Advanced AccountingGraduate CertificateOnline$10,300
Autism Spectrum DisorderGraduate CertificateOnline$9,500
Behavioral Intervention SpecialistGraduate CertificateOnline$14,300
Business AnalyticsGraduate CertificateOnline$10,300
CAD for ManufacturingUndergraduate CertificateOnline$5,200
Clinical ResearchGraduate CertificateOnline$8,300
Community College LeadershipGraduate CertificateOnline$8,900
Computed TomographyUndergraduate CertificateOnline$7,100
Computer Forensics and Information SecurityUndergraduate CertificateOnline$7,400
Disability Studies and Community InclusionGraduate CertificateOnline$6,530
Essentials for Business Decision MakingUndergraduate CertificateOnline$5,400
Event Management Undergraduate CertificateOnline$7,200
Financial ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$12,000 part-time
Health InformaticsGraduate CertificateOnline$14,900
Health Systems and Facilities Design Graduate CertificateOnline$7,100
Healthcare ComplianceGraduate CertificateOnline$10,400
Hospitality Management Undergraduate CertificateOnline$6,800
Human Resource ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$12,000
International Business Graduate CertificateOnline$12,000
Journalism Education Graduate CertificateOnline$7,100
Knowledge ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$7,100
Leadership and ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$8,300
Magnetic Resonance ImagingUndergraduate CertificateOnline$7,100
MammographyUndergraduate CertificateOnline$2,700
Medical BillingUndergraduate CertificateOnline$7,000
Medical LibrarianshipGraduate CertificateOnline$6,500
Nonprofit ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$7,100
Nurse EducatorGraduate CertificateOnline$8,300
Nursing Administration and Health Systems LeadershipGraduate CertificateOnline$13,700
Online and Blended Learning and TeachingGraduate CertificateOnline$5,300
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerGraduate CertificateOnline$14,900
Quantitative Business ManagementGraduate CertificateOnline$8,300
Teaching and Learning with TechnologyUndergraduate CertificateOnline$9,500
Women’s Health Nurse PractitionerGraduate CertificateOnline$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.

The information above outlines Kent State tuition rates for online degree programs and courses. For additional support, please visit Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center.

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.

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