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Cleveland State University

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Cleveland State University is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, offering students access to the city's cultural and professional resources. The campus is urban, integrated into the surrounding cityscape. Students benefit from a research-oriented environment and a connection to the city. The university's Cleveland-Marshall School of Law is a distinctive feature, as is its presence as part of the University System of Ohio.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,630/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,613/yr

Out-of-state: $17,973/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 39% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,058	$52,232	8.2x
$30K – $48K	$14,122	$56,488	7.5x
$48K – $75K	$16,697	$66,788	6.4x
$75K – $110K	$19,512	$78,048	5.5x
$110K+	$22,320	$89,280	4.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,613	$50,452	8.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Cleveland State University

42 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	79	$48,555/yr	Very High	18.8x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	78	$66,764/yr	High	12.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	77	$68,852/yr	Very High	14.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$54,088/yr	Very High	13.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$49,425/yr	Very High	14.1x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	72	$47,040/yr	Very High	12.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	71	$68,875/yr	Very High	17.6x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$69,043/yr	High	15.7x
Computer Science Compare across schools	69	$68,280/yr	Very High	12.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	69	$65,531/yr	Very High	15.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	67	$66,295/yr	High	13.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools	65	$46,708/yr	High	10.9x
Economics Compare across schools	65	$44,759/yr	Very High	12.1x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	63	$57,661/yr	Very High	10.4x
Chemistry Compare across schools	63	$48,147/yr	High	11.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	56	$43,706/yr	Very High	10.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools	53	$41,164/yr	Very High	11.2x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	52	$56,332/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	50	$66,044/yr	High	12.1x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	50	$26,845/yr	Moderate	17.0x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	48	$40,869/yr	High	7.1x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	47	$38,027/yr	High	9.4x
Urban Studies/Affairs Compare across schools	42	$38,929/yr	High	8.7x
Criminology Compare across schools	42	$32,393/yr	High	9.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	40	$32,823/yr	High	7.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	40	$26,204/yr	Very High	10.1x
Educational Administration and Supervision Compare across schools	36	$38,766/yr	High	8.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	36	$35,869/yr	Moderate	7.4x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	35	$34,835/yr	High	8.9x
Sociology Compare across schools	35	$34,490/yr	High	7.4x
Music Compare across schools	35	$32,887/yr	High	5.5x
History Compare across schools	35	$29,535/yr	High	4.9x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	34	$35,443/yr	Moderate	6.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	34	$29,440/yr	High	8.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	33	$29,618/yr	High	8.7x
International Relations Compare across schools	32	$31,434/yr	High	5.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	32	$30,949/yr	High	7.3x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	28	$24,959/yr	High	8.1x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	25	$28,649/yr	Very High	6.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	23	$23,352/yr	Moderate	4.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools	23	$14,647/yr	High	5.5x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	19	$22,263/yr	High	6.6x

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