# Cleveland State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Cleveland, OH. IPEDS 202134, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cleveland-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,280
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,385 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,365 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in OH: 5 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (16 colleges, $93,282): +$7,103
- Versus the U.S. median: +$228

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,385 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,958 | $52,615 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,561 | $59,668 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,727 | $64,799 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $15,690 | $69,036 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $20,378 | $89,663 | 1.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Science at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $143,580 | $25,391 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Cedarville University | $109,817 | $27,000 | $24,468 | 73% |
| Xavier University | $104,908 | $27,000 | $32,997 | 69% |
| University of Dayton | $102,468 | $25,000 | $29,533 | 80% |
| Cleveland State University | $100,385 | $23,365 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $93,282 | $21,500 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $93,282 | $21,500 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $93,282 | $21,500 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $93,282 | $21,500 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $93,282 | $21,500 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $93,282 | $21,500 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Kent State University at Stark | $91,614 | $25,000 | $10,897 | 37% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $91,614 | $25,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| John Carroll University | $88,824 | $23,250 | $28,746 | 79% |
| Youngstown State University | $85,028 | $21,000 | $12,767 | 51% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $111,310 Cleveland, OH, $114,090 OH, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $156,410 Cleveland, OH, $163,640 OH, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $101,860 Cleveland, OH, $102,630 OH, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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