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Kent State University at Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Ohio · Public university
Address: 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH 44004 · Phone: (440) 964-3322 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kent State University at Ashtabula is a public trade and career school in Ashtabula, Ohio, offering medical assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and program-specific accreditors.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Kent State University at Ashtabula is $24,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388; completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kent State University at Ashtabula; the school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 33.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 20 | $35,156 | $41,379 | $15,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $43,325 | $45,305 | $17,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $35,156 | $41,379 | $15,100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a public campus in Ashtabula, Ohio, located in a distant-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Its programs are accredited through bodies including the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its four trade and career programs, the most awarded are medical assistant programs (31 completions) and radiology & sonography programs (12 completions), out of 43 total trade completers and an undergraduate enrollment of 1,290.
In terms of outcomes, the completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 68.8%. Median debt for graduates is $24,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students pursuing medical assistant or radiology/sonography training, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be inferred beyond program subject matter. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kent State University at Ashtabula offers medical assistant programs and radiology & sonography programs among its four trade and career programs, with 31 and 12 completions respectively.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $24,500, per federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388, per federal College Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (440) 964-3322 or visit https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often affects tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or federal funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review detailed outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203447.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from available data; contact the school for specifics.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Kent State University at Ashtabula at (440) 964-3322 or visit https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203447 to compare institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.