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Kent State University at Salem
Salem, Ohio · Public university
Address: 2491 State Route 45 South, Salem, OH 44460 · Phone: (330) 332-0361 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kent State University at Salem is a public trade/career school in Salem, Ohio offering radiology & sonography and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and JRCERT.
Median graduate debt is $24,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the completion rate compared to Ohio's 68.8% average is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kent State University at Salem; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 33.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $43,325 | $45,305 | $17,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative 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 Salem is a public campus located in Salem, Ohio, part of the Kent State University system. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its radiologic technology program specifically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The campus's most-awarded trade credentials are in radiology & sonography programs (21 completions) and medical billing & coding programs (2 completions), drawing on a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,164 students.
Federal data show 23 trade-program completers at this campus. The overall campus completion rate compared to the Ohio state average of 68.8% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $24,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing a focused credential in radiologic technology or medical billing and coding, particularly those seeking programs with specialized programmatic accreditation. Because it operates in a fringe rural locale, students choosing between shorter certificate paths and longer associate-level study should confirm specific program lengths and formats directly with the school, since that detail is not included in this data set. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and JRCERT, and review updated outcome figures via 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 Salem offers radiology & sonography programs (21 completions) and medical billing & coding programs (2 completions), per federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its radiologic technology program is additionally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate compared to Ohio's state average of 68.8% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388, per federal 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 at (330) 332-0361 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, part of the Kent State University system, which typically means in-state tuition rates and public accountability standards apply.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available 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 Higher Learning Commission and JRCERT, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?203492.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus; contact the school to ask about options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not specified in this data; students should confirm requirements with the school and relevant state licensing boards.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Kent State University at Salem at (330) 332-0361 or through its website, https://www.kent.edu/columbiana.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across similar programs.
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.