Start Your Future in Insurance

Completing an insurance program will put you on the fast track to a meaningful career. There is so much opportunity within the insurance industy, with companies of all sizes hiring for a wide variety of roles. Getting a major or minor in insurance gives you the skills and experience needed to start a great job with great pay right after graduation.

Why Insurance?

Earn more

50% higher salaries than the Ohio private sector average.

Strong demand

Hundreds of Ohio insurance employers are hiring new talent just like you.

Variety of roles

From data analytics to marketing and tech, there’s a career that fits your interests.

Room to grow

Build experience, learn new skills, and move up fast.

Make a difference

Be part of an industry that helps people when they need it most.

I am definitely looking forward to working in insurance: It's an extremely stable industry with a wide variety of career paths. I plan on becoming an actuary, where I will be able to calculate insurance rates by using statistics and risk analysis.

— Cole, College Intern

Program Benefits

Students enrolled in Kent State University’s Insurance Studies program get some serious perks.

100% ONLINE

Learn from anywhere with this fully remote Bachelor’s degree program. Perfect for students, those currently working in insurance who want to upskill, and those looking to make a career change.

INTERNSHIPS

Prepare for your career in insurance with an internship, gaining real-work experience and building connections with professionals in the field.

CAREER SERVICES

Graduate with a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of the insurance industry and be prepared to crush national licensure exams.

This information is provided for general reference purposes. Program details, requirements, and offerings may change. For official and up-to-date information, please refer to the program’s official website or contact the school.

Ready to Enroll?

Talk to your adviser about starting an insurance major or minor at Kent State or contact Diauntae Morrow at dmorro10@kent.edu for more information.