Cleveland State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Cleveland State University at a glance

• 8,969

  students enrolled

• 160,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 3,936

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,764

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,503 in state, $17,863 out of state

• $44,625

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,131

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Cleveland State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cuyahoga County, where the college is.

• 1,470

  open professional jobs

• 219

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  69 jobs

• 1.9%

  unemployment in Cuyahoga County

  2026-08 · down 1.9 points from a year earlier

• $62,823

  median household income

  Cuyahoga County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (204 open), sales (278 open), operations (205 open), marketing (61 open), human resources (55 open), strategy (8 open).

Hiring most: KeyBank (34), Eaton (30), Sherwin Williams (30), Flexjet (29), KeyBank (27), PPG Industries (21), KeyBank National Association (20), PNC Financial Services Group (19).

What they hire for: Sales (278), Engineering (242), Operations (205), Finance (204), Data & Analytics (77), Legal (66). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board - Area 3.

• OhioMeansJobs Cleveland - Cuyahoga CountyCleveland · 216-777-8200 · Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Cleveland State University?

Cleveland State University enrolls about 8,969 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cleveland, Ohio. It awards about 3,936 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State University?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Cleveland State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,625 six years after entry and $52,131 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Cleveland State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Cleveland State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Cleveland State University?

1,470 open professional jobs are listed in Cuyahoga County, 219 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. KeyBank has the most openings.