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Gear Up For Health Professions at Kent State

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The Kent State Difference In Health Professions

Healthcare needs skilled professionals in every role. From patient care to technology, research and leadership, Kent State University prepares students to excel in all of them. With more than 75 health-related degree programs, students can match their passion to a path that fits their goals whether it’s caring for patients, improving systems, advancing research or strengthening communities.

Our graduates are making an impact in healthcare settings across the country and around the world, using the experience, mentorship and skills gained here to thrive in every corner of the field – from the patient’s bedside to the boardroom.  
 

BEGIN Here. Innovate Health Everywhere
 

Why Kent State?

Most Affordable College in Ohio (Money Magazine)
15+ Nationally Ranked Health Programs
99% Job Placement for Nursing Graduates 

Our Programs

Majors by Interest Area
Kent State Benefits
A-Z Full List

Administration, Numbers and Data
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As the healthcare industry expands, skilled professionals in administration, data and billing are in high demand at all levels. In an administrative position, you’ll combine caring with best management practices and industry savvy. A certificate in medical billing will build your skills in software, medical terminology and coding.

Specific Health Professions - Administration, Numbers and Data Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Counseling, Development, Mental Health and Wellness
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Help people work through life’s challenges and improve self-care with a career in counseling, mental health or wellness. These degrees prepare you for addictions counseling and prevention or other areas of mental health and community education. 

All Related Programs

Find and compare the wide range of Counseling, Development, Mental Health and Wellness programs offered by Kent State, as well as relevant careers and potential earnings information.

Specific Health Professions - Counseling, Development, Mental Health and Wellness Programs

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Diagnostic Imaging and Screenings
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Do your interests lie in technology, testing and analysis? Kent State can prepare you for a career in diagnostic imaging (radiology), audiology or radiation therapy. Or you can study to work in a medical testing laboratory or a veterinary hospital. 

Specific Health Professions- Diagnostics: People & Animals Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

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Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Nursing
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As one of the nation’s largest and most respected nursing schools, Kent State’s College of Nursing prepares successful, globally engaged and culturally savvy healthcare leaders. With a nursing degree, you can step in at all levels to today’s most in-demand careers.

Specific Health Professions - Nursing Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

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BACHELOR'S

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Physical Well-being
Podiatric Medicine
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The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine is a four-year, graduate-level medical college granting the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine. You can work in individual or group practices as well as public and private hospitals, outpatient centers or government facilities. 

College Of Podiatric Medicine Early Assurance Program

 

 

Class Location

  • Fully In-person
Pre-Health and Pre-Medical Programs
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Use Kent State as a springboard by completing your pre-medical program here. In our pre-med programs, you’ll complete coursework for a primary major or concentration, typically in a related field that works with your chosen specialty. 

Pre-Health and Pre-Medical Programs – College of Arts and Sciences

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES

 

Specific Health Professions - Pre-Medical Programs

Public Health
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With a career in public health, you’ll make a difference in many areas of daily life, with the goal of improving everyone’s health. You can work to improve air and water quality, teach people to live healthier lifestyles, prepare for disasters and epidemics, or design healthy communities. 

Specific Health Professions - Public Health Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Research
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Researchers are at the leading edge of medical breakthroughs. They help develop new treatments and therapies that improve people’s lives. At Kent State, research is open to you as an undergraduate – with guidance from a faculty mentor. 

Specific Health Professions - Research Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)
Therapy
Occupational Therapist works with young girl.

Specialists in this area help people recover, restore function or relearn lost skills to the highest degree of their ability. With a career in therapy, you’ll help people regain strength, improve their speech and find new ways to do activities that can improve their quality of life.

Specific Health Professions - Therapy Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE

BACHELOR'S

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

 

Class Location

  •   Online program (Fully Online)

Kent State Benefits

  • Accelerated Degrees
    • Save time and money with combined bachelor’s + master’s programs.
  • Early Assurance Pathways 
    • Reserve a seat with one of our partnering medical schools: Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn More
  • Eight Campuses Across Northeast Ohio
  • Expert Faculty and Mentorship
    • Learn directly from leading health researchers and professionals.
  • Hands-On Experience
    • Train in simulated environments, clinics, offices, hospitals and labs.
  • Industry Partnerships
    • Shadow, take clinicals, intern and pursue careers with top hospitals, clinics, schools, community groups and healthcare organizations such as: Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children’s Hospital, Crystal Clinic, University Hospitals and numerous health departments across the state. 
  • Online Program Options 
    • Learn from anywhere, at any stage of your life to make your goals of obtaining a certification or degree possible. 
  • Pre-Med Concentration 
    • Complete all the coursework for medical school admission.
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid
    • Access hundreds of scholarships tailored to your needs and interests. View Resources
  • Education-Abroad Opportunities
    • Take your health studies globally in places like Geneva and Florence. Learn More 

A Closer Look at Health Professions at Kent State

By the Numbers

750+ Partnerships with Hospitals, Clinics & More
#10 Ranked Online Master of Public Health Program (Fortune, 2025)
50+ Professionally Accredited Health Programs

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