PHD in Public Health

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

International:

5%

Others:

15%

New York:

10%

Pennsylvania:

15%

Ohio:

60%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

70%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Microsoft

BAE Systems

GE Healthcare

Snapchat

Yale University

Pinterest

AMN Healthcare

HCA Healthcare

QinetiQ

Trend Micro

Kindred Healthcare

Barchester Healthcare

Meta

Weber Shandwick

TriNet

Ralph Lauren

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$25,000 / year

Overall Cost

$42,000 / year

FAQs

• Can I complete the Ph.D. program online?

  

  No, we do not offer an online Ph.D. program. Although some courses may be offered in online or hybrid (i.e., partially online and partially in-person) formats, most courses are offered in-person only. If you are admitted to the program, you must be able to attend in-person classes to complete the degree.

• Do I need to submit GRE scores as part of my application for admission to the Ph.D. program?

  

  No, we no longer require any applicants to the PhD program to submit GRE scores. More information about requirements for admission to our PhD program is available in the Kent State catalog.

• Should I reach out to, or secure the commitment of, a program faculty member prior to submitting my application?

  

  No, all applications to our Ph.D. program are reviewed by our full program faculty, and we place admitted students with a faculty advisor at the time of admission based on faculty member availability and interest. We do not have research groups or require a faculty member’s prior commitment for admission. Sending your admission materials to individual members of our faculty will not improve your chances of admission to the program, and we can only consider you for admission if you have submitted a complete application through Kent State University’s Admissions portal.

• Can I complete the Ph.D. program as a part-time student?

  

  Yes, many of our Ph.D. students are working full-time in the field of higher education and attend courses part-time. Our plan of study provides details about course requirements for the program. If you are working full-time, we recommend taking no more than two courses per semester. Note that Kent State University allows a maximum of 10 years to complete a Ph.D. degree (including coursework, comprehensive examination, and dissertation).