Prepare yourself for a dynamic career in the insurance industry at Kent State University. A major in Insurance Studies will teach you about the different types of insurance, the various jobs available within the industry and prepare you for national licensure exams.
The Bachelor’s in Insurance Studies can help prepare you for a number of different jobs in the insurance industry including becoming an agent, broker, claims adjuster, field representative, loss control specialist, underwriter or risk manager.
Courses specific to Insurance Studies are offered online. All other courses required for this degree are available online or in a classroom at any Kent State University campus.
FAQ
Q: Can I really complete this degree fully online?
A: Yes, because 100 percent online means you can complete the entire degree without ever stepping onto our campuses. Again: all available insurance degrees can be earned fully online but they can also be completed in a combination of online/campus classroom courses at any Kent State University campus.
Q: Are all jobs in insurance sales related?
A: No. A career in insurance is NOT just selling insurance! Anything you want to do in business, you can do in the insurance industry: finance, accounting, management, IT, human resources and more.
Q: What does the future look like for careers in the insurance industry?
A: A 2013 study by Regionomics and the Insurance Resource Council anticipates there will be approximately 26,000 jobs available in the Ohio insurance industry between now and 2020. The average annual pay for Ohio insurance jobs is over $64,000.
Q: Are there scholarships available for students in this degree program?
A: Yes! There are more than $200,000 in scholarship funds available for qualifying students majoring in Insurance Studies.
Q: Can I transfer any existing college credits towards this degree?
A: Kent State University accepts transfer credits from most accredited universities. Contact us to see how your credits may transfer for this degree. Incoming students who already have their CPCU designation receive 18 credits free of charge.
Learn more about our Insurance Studies Program
Contact:
Tim McFadden
330-337-4282
insurancestudies@kent.edu