All Cleveland State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Engineering · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $49,425 | $73,669 | $24,365 |
| Accounting | $54,088 | $73,476 | $25,250 |
| International Business | — | $68,241 | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | $47,040 | $67,614 | $24,050 |
| Human Resources | $40,869 | $65,203 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $44,759 | $62,852 | $32,500 |
| Marketing | $43,706 | $61,829 | $24,219 |
| Business Administration | $46,708 | $58,930 | $29,001 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $26,845 | $83,938 | $24,357 |
| Nursing | $66,764 | $82,201 | $27,500 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $23,755 | $67,214 | $20,738 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $35,443 | $55,038 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $51,540 | $24,188 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $48,439 | — |
| History | $29,535 | $42,859 | $25,000 |
| English | $28,649 | $41,767 | $25,831 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $66,044 | $88,732 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $68,852 | $88,595 | $25,547 |
| Electrical Engineering | $68,875 | $87,713 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,531 | $85,184 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,043 | $81,185 | $28,826 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,295 | $73,575 | $29,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $56,332 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | $48,147 | $63,541 | $24,744 |
| Mathematics | $41,164 | $58,346 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $29,440 | $53,898 | $26,144 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,835 | $53,245 | $21,965 |
| Biology / Biotechnology Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $24,959 | $46,635 | $26,875 |
| Film and Photography | $22,263 | $37,745 | $26,774 |
| Studio Art | $23,352 | $36,603 | $27,978 |
| Theatre | — | $36,174 | $26,250 |
| Music | $32,887 | $29,842 | $30,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $48,254 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $32,823 | $43,424 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $38,766 | $41,308 | $26,900 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $68,280 | $100,385 | $23,365 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $48,555 | $86,337 | $31,125 |
| Information Science / Studies | $57,661 | $72,661 | $25,731 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,027 | $55,174 | $26,750 |
| Communications | $29,618 | $48,688 | $27,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Cleveland State University students earn a median $52,131 ten years after starting college, more than 52% of Ohio colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Cleveland State University majors questions
How many majors does Cleveland State University offer?
Cleveland State University offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Cleveland State University?
Computer Science graduates from Cleveland State University earn a median $100,385 four years after graduating, the highest of the 47 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,365.
Which Cleveland State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $29,842 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Cleveland State University overview