Kent State University Rankings 2026

• Employment Rate: Around 50–60% students get jobs within 6 months (varies by effort & networking). Average Salary: $65,000 – $85,000/year (for entry-level engineering roles)
• Job Search Methods: LinkedIn & Indeed Career fairs, Networking, Internships leading to full-time roles. My Insight: Most students get jobs in: Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Automation/Controls

• Facebook groups, University housing portal, Friends/referrals, Rent: $400 – $700/month (shared accommodation). Facilities Included: Furnished rooms (in some cases), Utilities (sometimes included), Close to campus

• It is not easy to get a placement; it truly depends on personal experience and interest in building professional networks.

• On campus is very expensive, $ 7000 for a semester, I stay off campus not pay $500 for all my expenses monthly.

• Considering the current situation only 40% of our senior batch was able to secure full time jobs with 6 months of graduating.
• Most of them secured a job with an average net salary of $80,000. So the expectation can be between 60k to 120k.
• Main platforms for finding jobs are Handshake, Linkedin, Indeed. There are other career fairs that the career exploration and development center organizes where we can network with employers and discuss future opportunities.
• Majorly Healthcare institutions hire graduates from the Data Science graduate program.

• I opted for off-campus accommodation. For this, I enrolled in a telegram group for housing and reached out to the concerned rental agency.
• The monthly rent for a 2bhk in our community is $1430 with all the facilities like gas, electricity, washers and dryers, internet included.
• There were absolutely zero challenges in finding the house.
• Yes, always lookout for the right roommates and keep your expenses at check. Do not spend more on the housing when there are good options within the budget.
• My accommodation is about 1.8 miles from the main college building and 1.5 miles from where my classes are held. Most Indian graduate students stay off-campus in different communities. There is not one specific area where you'd find maximum Indians.

• As far as I know more than 50 percent of graduating students secure employment within 6 months of completing their course.
• Average salary ranges from 70k-90k dollars.
• Mostly through online job portals, linkedin and it's better if a student secures an internship opportunity.
• It's good to have that one which, mostly, will be converted to a full time opportunity.

• I used online platform to get the accommodation.
• The monthly rent was 310 dollars for 2 bedroom and 1 and a half bathroom apartment which include the refrigerator, air conditioner, free heater and wi-fi.
• I would suggest the future students to secure accommodation off-campus since it's affordable and spacious as well.
• It's a 10 minute walk from out apartment. Most of the students either stay at Holly park apartments, Genesis, Ryan's place or Eagle's landing.
   

• I just joined this program so can't tell you about the employment for 6 months. The salary range for graduates from an engineering program can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and specific engineering discipline. On average, in the USA, recent engineering graduates can expect to earn between $60,000 and $85,000 per year. Internships are a common route to full-time employment. Many students convert their internships into job offers, as companies often prefer to hire individuals who have already demonstrated their skills and fit within the company.

• Many first-year students choose on-campus housing for convenience and proximity to classes. On-campus options include dormitories with various amenities like meal plans, laundry facilities, and communal spaces. University Housing Portal: For on-campus options.
• Online Platforms: Websites like Zillow, Apartments.com, and Rent.com are popular for off-campus housing. Student Groups: Many students join groups on platforms like Discord or Telegram to connect with other students and find roommates or housing leads. Facebook groups for Kent State international students are also commonly used.

Research opportunities after completion of my master's program were good. The faculties within the master's program also help you in getting good placement opportunities.

I chose overall 3 colleges for my study abroad based on my tuition fee structure, course curriculum, and duration of my master's program in the US. I got accepted in all 3 and Kent State University was one among them. I prefer moving to Kent State because of the spring session start of my master's program. I was able to start early so that’s the reason I preferred moving to Kent, Ohio for my master's program.

Active reading work is done , many professors provide graduate assistantships.

I chose Kent State University because it aligned to my budget , they have very good masters programs , their research work is very good and it is public university with beautiful campus.

Nothing much; in USA the placements are completely dependent on the student. Everyone has to build a profile, build a resume, learn new things, and always have knowledge of the latest technologies.

It was pretty good, my journey at kent state university went very peaceful and neat.

We have to find jobs on our own, and coming to research opportunities, professors are ready to fund but we have to do Phd.

I would not say the best, but this is a reasonable university with good studies, and good faculty.

The placement opportunities are pretty decent . A lot of events and job fairs are held to help in networking.

My overall experience at Kent state university has been a very pleasant one. My stay in Kent has nurtured me into an independent individual. My spectrum of imagination and application has been broadened because of the knowledge I gained at KSU.