Kent State Tuition for Online Degrees
The information below outlines Kent State tuition rates for online degree programs and courses. For additional support, please visit Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center.
Undergraduate Degree 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 |
| Environment Management | 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 | $52,200 |
| 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 |
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
*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.
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
| Program Name | Degree Level | Delivery Format | Approximate Tuition Cost* |
| Accounting | Master’s | Online | $17,800 part-time $13,100 full-time |
| Aviation Management and Logistics | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| 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 |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Master’s | Online | $22,300 |
| 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 |
| Geographic Information Science | Master’s | Online | $21,000 |
| Health Informatics | Master’s | Online | $29,800 |
| Interprofessional Leadership | Doctorate | Online | $31,400 |
| Journalism Education | Master’s | Online | $17,800 |
| Knowledge Management | Master’s | Online | $24,900 |
| 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 |
| Public Administration | Master’s | Online | $24,300 |
| Public Health | Master’s | Online | $32,000 |
| 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 |
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
*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.
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
| 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 |
| Environmental Geographic Information Science | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,400 |
| 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 |
| Geographic Information Science - General | Graduate Certificate | Online | $10,400 |
| 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 |
| LGBTQ+ Public Health | Graduate Certificate | Online | $9,000 |
| 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 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | Online | $10,700 |
| 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 |
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
*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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for a student, who is not an Ohio resident, to be eligible for the reduced non-Ohio-resident fee?
To be eligible for the reduced non-Ohio-resident fee, a student must be admitted into an approved fully online degree or certificate program and enrolled in the fully online courses associated with that approved fully online degree or certificate program.
What is the reduced non-Ohio-resident fee for approved fully online degree and certificate programs?
The reduced non-Ohio-resident fee, for approved fully online degree and certificate programs, is: $10 per credit hour. So, the formula for determining cost per credit hour would be: In-state (Ohio resident) tuition + $10 per credit hour non-Ohio-resident fee + $15 per credit hour DL fee.
What happens if the non-Ohio-resident student changes majors to a program that is not an approved fully online degree or certificate program?
The student will no longer be eligible for the reduced non-Ohio-resident fee.
What happens if the non-Ohio-resident student enrolls in one or more face-to-face courses?
The student will no longer be eligible for the reduced non-Ohio-resident fee.
What if I want to take only one online course and not a full degree program?
For individual online courses, please refer to the tuition rates posted on the Bursar’s website.
What is the tuition guarantee plan?
Beginning with the fall 2018 academic year, Kent State began to offer all eligible new first-year and transfer undergraduate students the certainty that the Ohio resident tuition rate (i.e., instructional and general fee) career services fee, as well as room and board plan charges, would not increase for their applicable cohort rate. Participation in the program is required for all new first-year degree-seeking undergraduate and eligible transfer students enrolling at Kent State for the first time in the fall semester of 2018 or later.
Additional information about tuition guarantee rates can be found on our FAQ page.
