Welcome to Graduate Studies

At Kent State University, graduate studies provide students with advanced educations and the opportunity to engage in exceptional research opportunities. Kent State offers 17 degrees in 288 programs at the master’s level, one degree for educational specialist in eight areas and two doctoral degrees in 68 areas.

Kent State University is one of only 90 public institutions nationwide to be designated a Doctoral/Research University Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. This designation recognizes Kent State as a leader in selected areas of research and creative activity. Kent State, with its eight-campus network in Northeast Ohio, serves the state and the nation with excellence through our many graduate programs.

At the forefront of an ever-changing, technological world, the university’s highly regarded colleges and schools foster an environment of intellectual depth and cultural diversity. Students may choose from a number of exceptionally high quality doctoral and graduate programs offered within following departments:

• Arts and Sciences
• Architecture and Environmental Design
• The Arts
• Nursing
• Education, Health and Human Services
• Management
• Technology
• Communication and Information

In all doctoral and graduate programs, students receive the individual attention characteristic of a close-knit university community and benefit by working closely with distinguished scholars. Opportunities for graduate assistantships, research assistantships and teaching fellowships are available, further enhancing students’ academic experiences and professional pursuits. We invite you to discover the rewarding experience of participating in a graduate program at Kent State University.