by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cleveland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #885 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #37 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 417 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 481 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 552 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 885 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 231 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #236 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,764 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,331 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Cleveland State University is $227 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cleveland State University was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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.
Of the 231 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Cleveland State University in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Cleveland State University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Cleveland State University make a median salary of $89,582. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at Cleveland State University awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Cleveland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 162 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 88 |
| Communication Sciences | 57 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.