Is Cleveland State University worth it?
Cleveland State University is a public, four-year institution in Cleveland, Ohio (large city). It awarded 3,809 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in information science, computer science and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Cleveland State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,332
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,322
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,131
Average net price
$14,764
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
3,809
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,969
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,764 | $82,201 | 294 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $75,668 | $101,635 | 284 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,949 | $46,090 | 244 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $38,027 | $55,174 | 167 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $35,443 | $55,038 | 161 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,531 | $85,184 | 141 |
| Law | First professional | $64,805 | $91,229 | 140 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,766 | $58,916 | 123 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $32,393 | $52,713 | 117 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $47,850 | $54,706 | 107 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,706 | $61,829 | 106 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $49,425 | $73,669 | 101 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,618 | $48,688 | 97 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,088 | $73,476 | 92 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $32,823 | $43,424 | 90 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 247 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 194 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 182 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 176 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 144 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 112 |
| Social Work | Master's | 112 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 80 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 11,896 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 9,406 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 6,282 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 3,838 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 3,404 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 2,811 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 2,268 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 2,243 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cleveland State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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