College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
www.kent.edu/ehhs/fla


About This Program

The Qualitative Research graduate certificate provides advanced training in research methods, data analysis and theoretical approaches to qualitative research across a variety of disciplines. Whether you are a graduate student seeking to enhance your research skills or a professional looking to expand your expertise, this program will help you achieve your goals. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

  • 4.9% about as fast as the average
  • 13,400 number of jobs
  • $78,840 potential earnings

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 4.8% about as fast as the average
  • 77,300 number of jobs
  • $65,440 potential earnings

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

  • -0.3% little or no change
  • 19,300 number of jobs
  • $69,340 potential earnings

Social scientists and related workers, all other

  • 0.8% little or no change
  • 38,800 number of jobs
  • $87,260 potential earnings

Sociologists

  • 3.6% about as fast as the average
  • 3,200 number of jobs
  • $86,110 potential earnings

Survey researchers

  • -3.7% decline
  • 12,200 number of jobs
  • $59,870 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Epidemiology investigator
  • Rural sociologist

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.