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Kennesaw State University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
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Kennesaw State University is a public college located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Kennesaw State University is $5,238. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $19,188. The college offers Master’s degrees in 39 different degree areas, with 18 Master’s degrees offered online. Kennesaw State University enrolls 4,008 graduate students, with 66% part-time students, 63% online students, and 13% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.kennesaw.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,369 full-time
2,639 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,511
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:519
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:153
  • Online students
    63%
  • Male/Female
    40% / 60%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$5,238
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$19,188
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,986
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$296
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,986
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,066
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,161 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
82 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:17
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Synchronous
  • Traditional Semester Timing
Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • GI Bill Certified
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Writing Center
  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Financial Aid
  • Advisors
  • Labs
  • Library
  • Evening Technology Support
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
MBA & Business
Education
Nursing
Public Affairs
Science & Technology
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
39
Online master's degrees offered
18

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 1
  • Computer Information Sciences: 2
  • Education: 8
  • Engineering: 3
  • Engineering Technology: 2
  • Health Professions: 1
  • Nursing: 1
  • Social Sciences: 1
MBA & Business

Business Overview

Kennesaw State offers an MBA program for working professionals that will add strategic management skills to allow them to move forward in their careers. The Information Systems degree prepares students to analyze large amounts of data and manage large data analytics projects.

Degree Options Include

Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Information Systems

Education

Education Overview

There are degree programs for new and experienced educators. are for students who have decided to become teachers and do not have an undergraduate teaching degree. There are also programs for experienced teachers who want to become experts in specific areas. Additionally, there are programs for those interested in becoming leaders in education either K-12 or at the college level.

Degree Options Include

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Master of Education in Middle Grades Education
Master of Education in Secondary Education
Master of Education in Special Education – General Curriculum
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Master of Science in First-Year Studies

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing online at Kennesaw State University provides a track in Advanced Care Management & Leadership Program. The Leadership program will prepare students for nursing management.

Public Affairs

Master of Science in International Policy Management

Students in the MS in International Policy Management Program will understand the political and economic interactions in a global context in order to create policy or help businesses navigate corporate regulations. The program is fully online and cohort based adding support for communications.

Science & Technology

Science & Technology Overview

Engineering, Computer Science, Data & Information technology have many applications throughout business and government. These master degrees advance students in technical skills and assessment for further career development.

Degree Options Include

Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Software Engineering
Master of Science in Applied Engineering – Electrical
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Quality Assurance
Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Contact Kennesaw State University

Contact Admissions

ksugrad@kennesaw.edu

470-578-4377

Main Campus

1000 Chastain Road

Kennesaw, GA 30144

 

Find Us Online

learnonline.kennesaw.edu

 

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