Nursing at Cleveland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Cleveland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 196 nursing graduations were recorded at Cleveland State University.
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Online Class Availability at Cleveland State University
Online coursework is an option at Cleveland State University. Among 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cleveland State University
Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #25 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #42 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #141 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #167 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1012 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1127 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cleveland State University
Students who complete Cleveland State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,576 |
| 2 years | $56,753 |
| 3 years | $56,935 |
| 4 years | $61,976 |
| 5 years | $67,850 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Cleveland State University earn a median of $61,976, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Cleveland State University comes in at $27,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Cleveland State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Cleveland State University are 88% women (172) and 12% men (24).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Cleveland State University
Of the 182 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Cleveland State University, 87% were women (159) and 13% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 130 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Cleveland State University
Among the 8 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Cleveland State University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cleveland State University
The Nursing program at Cleveland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 182 |
| Nursing Administration | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Cleveland State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.