U.S. median for this major: $81,690.
College Scorecard field of study; 55 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,940.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,159. College Scorecard.
Cleveland State University Information Science / Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Information Science / Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Cleveland State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,958 | $52,615 | 1.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,561 | $59,668 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $14,727 | $64,799 | 1.7 years |
| $75–110k | $15,690 | $69,036 | 1.9 years |
| $110k+ | $20,378 | $89,663 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Information Science / Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($72,661) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $37,223 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Information Science / Studies at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cincinnati | $93,694 | $23,000 | $25,648 | 75% |
| 2 | Xavier University | $85,164 | $27,000 | $32,997 | 69% |
| 3 | Bowling Green State University | $84,273 | $25,564 | $24,022 | 64% |
| 4 | University of Akron Main Campus | $77,590 | $17,589 | $13,946 | 52% |
| 5 | University of Toledo | $73,932 | $25,193 | $17,249 | 57% |
| 6 | Cleveland State University | $72,661 | $25,731 | $14,764 | 51% |
1 more Ohio college offers Information Science / Studies but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Information Science / Studies graduates
Software Developers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +15.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Database Architects
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Cleveland State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Cleveland State University
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,131
- Full cost breakdown · all 71 majors · overview
Related majors at Cleveland State University
- Computer and Information Sciences$86,337
- Computer Science$100,385
- Computer Engineering$88,595
Cleveland State University Information Science / Studies questions
How much do Cleveland State University Information Science / Studies graduates earn?
Information Science / Studies graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median $72,661 four years after graduating and $57,661 one year after. The U.S. median for Information Science / Studies graduates across 122 colleges is $81,690.
How much debt do Cleveland State University Information Science / Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Information Science / Studies graduates of Cleveland State University is $25,731, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,940.
Is Cleveland State University a good school for Information Science / Studies in Ohio?
On pay, Information Science / Studies graduates of Cleveland State University earn $72,661 four years out, $8,271 below the median for the same major across 6 Ohio colleges ($80,932) and $9,029 below the U.S. median ($81,690). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Cleveland State University rank for Information Science / Studies in Ohio?
Of 6 Ohio colleges reporting Information Science / Studies graduate earnings, Cleveland State University ranks 6th. The highest is University of Cincinnati at $93,694.
What jobs do Information Science / Studies graduates get?
A common career is software developers, with a median wage of $111,310 in the Cleveland, OH area and $135,980 nationally. Others include computer and information systems managers and database architects.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Cleveland State University Information Science / Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/cleveland-state-university/majors/information-science-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).