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Kent State University at East Liverpool
East Liverpool, Ohio · Public university
Address: 400 E 4th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920 · Phone: (330) 385-3805 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kent State University at East Liverpool is a public trade and career school in East Liverpool, Ohio offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt 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.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kent State University at East Liverpool; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 22.3% 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 |
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 | 10 | $35,156 | $41,379 | $15,100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $35,156 | $41,379 | $15,100 |
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 East Liverpool is a public campus of Kent State University located in East Liverpool, Ohio. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies here (Title IV eligible). The campus is accredited through Kent State's accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, and its health programs are recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Its main trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 16 completers recorded.
On outcomes, the campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 68.8%. Median debt for graduates is $24,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,388. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 797 in a fringe town setting, may suit students pursuing a focused medical assistant credential rather than a multi-year degree, though program length itself is not reported here. Adult learners or career changers considering this path should verify accreditation status and completion data directly. Prospective students can confirm current details through the accreditors listed, or by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kent State University at East Liverpool offers medical assistant programs, with 16 program completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, with its health programs also recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
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 for similar programs is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $24,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,388, per federal 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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, a branch campus of Kent State University, which typically means state-subsidized tuition rates and public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (330) 385-3805 or visit its website to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the listed occupational and physical therapy accreditors, and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard link for this school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the campus at (330) 385-3805 or visit https://www.kent.edu/columbiana for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools offering the same trade is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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.