Cleveland State University Graduate Programs
Cleveland State University (referred to as Cleveland State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland State graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Cleveland State University is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $590 for Ohio residents and $1,011 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 4,609 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students757 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,118 Residents $18,821 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 4,609 |
| Online Graduate Population | 757 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Cleveland State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
Cleveland State offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 84 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,464 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at Cleveland State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Cleveland State.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 3 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 234 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 83 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 116 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 35 |
| Education [+] | 20 | 241 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 4 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 38 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 12 |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 1 | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 14 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 12 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | 4 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 70 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 6 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 9 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| Health Occupations Teacher Education | 1 | 23 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 9 |
| Engineering [+] | 8 | 116 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 37 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 25 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 38 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 4 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 2 | 9 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 6 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 16 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 21 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 13 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 8 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 0 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 7 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 4 |
| Physics | 1 | 1 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 20 |
| Psychology | 1 | 20 |
| Human Services [+] | 3 | 122 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | 8 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 19 |
| Social Work | 1 | 95 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 4 | 27 |
| Economics | 1 | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 9 |
| Sociology | 1 | 8 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 0 |
| Music | 1 | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 8 | 117 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 29 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other) | 1 | 9 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 1 | 6 |
| Public Health | 1 | 8 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 | 0 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 43 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 | 20 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 261 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 207 |
| Accounting | 1 | 37 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 1 | 17 |
| History [+] | 1 | 9 |
| History | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 71 | 1,246 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Education | 1 | 13 |
| Engineering [+] | 1 | 11 |
| Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 6 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 1 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 35 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 135 |
| Law | 1 | 135 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 35 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 34 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 170 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 9 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 3 | 13 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of Cleveland State are $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $590 for Ohio residents and $1,011 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio residents | Out of State | Ohio residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $9,942 | $16,905 | $545 | $932 |
| 2020 | $10,148 | $17,268 | $556 | $952 |
| 2021 | $10,341 | $17,622 | $568 | $972 |
| 2022 | $10,625 | $18,051 | $579 | $991 |
| 2023 | $10,863 | $18,438 | $590 | $1,011 |
| 2024 | $11,118 | $18,821 | $604 | $1,032 |
Graduate Student Population
At Cleveland State graduate schools, there are total 4,609 graduate students. Among them, 757 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,182 men and 2,427 women students at Cleveland State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Cleveland State.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,609 | 2,182 | 2,427 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 92 | 37 | 55 |
| Black/African American | 440 | 115 | 325 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 45 | 108 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 1,856 | 604 | 1,252 |
| Two More | 79 | 21 | 58 |
| Un-Known | 292 | 124 | 168 |