Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio · Public · 8,969 undergraduates
Of 75 programs with reported earnings, 74 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 76 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,958 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,561 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,727 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,690 |
| $110k and up | $20,378 |
| All families (average) | $14,764 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,090 | +$10,008 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $82,201 | +$46,119 | clears the bar | $24,590 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $101,635 | +$65,553 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $55,038 | +$18,956 | clears the bar | $21,950 | 1.2 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $91,229 | +$55,147 | clears the bar | $71,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | $71,030 | +$34,948 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,898 | +$17,816 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $55,174 | +$19,092 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,476 | +$37,394 | clears the bar | $20,661 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,829 | +$25,747 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $58,916 | +$22,834 | clears the bar | $37,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,184 | +$49,102 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,930 | +$22,848 | clears the bar | $23,492 | 1 yr |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $48,571 | +$12,489 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $54,706 | +$18,624 | clears the bar | $50,999 | 2.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 75 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.