| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
It offers 80 graduate programs - 42 Master's, 9 Doctorate, 26 Post-bachelor's, and 3 Post-master's. The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is $6,702 for in-state and $21,390 for out-of-state students.
A total of 5,004 students is enrolled in graduate schools out of total 47,764 students at KSU. KSU offers online graduate programs and 2,903 out of 5,004 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $6,702 for Georgia residents and $21,390 for out-of-state students. It offers eighty (80) graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
| School Name | Kennesaw State University |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-year, Public |
| Address | 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA |
| Graduate School Students | 4,560 students 2,903 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) | In-State$6,702 Out-of-State$21,390 |
| Student to Faculty | 23:1 (4.35%) |
| Number of Graduate Programs | Total 80 Graduate Programs 42 Master's, 9 Doctorate, 29 Post graduate certificates |
The following tables describe 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees at Kennesaw State University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Georgia residents, the tuition & fees are $6,702 and $21,390 for non-Georgia residents.
The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $303 for Georgia residents and $1,119 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,454 | $20,142 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Cost per Credit | $303 | $1,119 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | |
| Room & Board | $13,287 (On-Campus) / $16,045 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $5,883 (On-Campus) / $6,841 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $27,372 | $42,060 |
| Off-Campus Total | $31,088 | $45,776 |
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $7,314 | $7,224 | $6,664 | $6,664 | $6,702 |
| Out-of-State | $21,174 | $21,174 | $20,524 | $20,524 | $21,390 |
Kennesaw State University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 80 major areas - 42 Master's (15 online programs), 9 Doctorate (4 online programs), 26 Post-Bachelor's (16 online programs), 3 Post-Master's (1 online programs). 2,043 students have been conferred Master's degree and 70 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,043 | 70 | 183 | 6 |
| Men | 900 | 19 | 84 | 1 |
| Women | 1,143 | 51 | 99 | 5 |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFER | 35 | NOT OFFER | |
| Computer Science | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ONLINE | ONLINE | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Online Educator/Online Teaching | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Reading Teacher Education | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | NOT OFFER | 20 | NOT OFFER | |
| Systems Engineering | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | NOT OFFER | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 10 | NOT OFFER |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | NOT OFFER | 11 | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics, General | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 54ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Financial Analytics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 3 | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 6 | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1 | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Entrepreneurship | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1 | NOT OFFER |
| Management Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 3 | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 6 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International and Intercultural Communication | 10 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 214 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Information Science/Studies | 85ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Computer Science | 227 | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 58ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 53ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 117ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Special Education and Teaching | 42ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 58 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 92ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 43ONLINE | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Reading Teacher Education | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Computer Software Engineering | 64 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Systems Engineering | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Construction Engineering | 16 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 32 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 22 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 24ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 23 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Exercise Physiology | 14 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 20 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Data Science, General | 21 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 6 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 15ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 177ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 20 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Social Work | 64 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts | 55ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 23 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Medical Informatics | 37 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Nursing Administration | 14 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 36 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 245 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Accounting | 35 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | 4 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1ONLINE |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 1 |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ONLINE | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Data Science, General | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
By attending status, there are 1,883 full-time and 2,677 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers distance learning for graduate programs, and 2,903 students enrolled through online exclusively and 908 students are taking some online graduate courses.
By race/ethnicity 1,812 White, 1,224 Black, and 234 Asian students are attending at Kennesaw State University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
90 grad students are younger than 22 and 1,284 students are older than 65. It has 2,344 students aged between 22 and 30 and 1,286 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 4,560 |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,989 |
| Women | 2,571 |
| Total | 4,560 |
|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 1,883 |
| Part-time Students | 2,677 |
| Total | 4,560 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 6 |
| Asian | 234 |
| Black | 1,224 |
| Hispanic | 286 |
| Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander | 3 |
| White | 1,812 |
| Two or more races | 97 |
| Un-Known | 75 |
| Total | 4,560 |
|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 90 |
| 22-24 | 1,111 |
| 25-29 | 1,233 |
| 30-34 | 717 |
| 35-39 | 569 |
| 40 & Over | 1,284 |
At Kennesaw State University graduate schools, 2,903 students enrolled online exclusively and 908 students enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 5,004 |
|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,903 |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 908 |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,193 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,903 |
|---|---|
| Georgia Resident | 2,601 |
| Other State In U.S. | 226 |
| Outside of U.S. | 76 |