by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cleveland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #25 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 254 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 358 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 486 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #115 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,088 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,344 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Cleveland State University paid an average of $744 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $521 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
Learn more about Cleveland State University tuition and fees.
The accounting program at Cleveland State University awarded 99 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Cleveland State University make a median salary of $68,362 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Cleveland State University. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Cleveland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 290 |
| Marketing | 95 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 69 |
| Human Resource Management | 67 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.