Cleveland State University Graduate Programs

Cleveland State University is a Public, 4-years school located in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland State offers total 85 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $18,821 ($11,118 Ohio residents)
  • Graduate Students: 4,609
  • Graduate Programs: 85

Cleveland State Graduate Programs Overview

Cleveland State University (referred to as Cleveland State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland State offers total 85 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Cleveland State University is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $590 for Ohio residents and $1,011 for out-of-state students. Total 4,609 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 14,385 with undergraduate students.
Cleveland State 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesOhio residents: $11,118
Out-of-State: $18,821
Costs per CreditOhio residents: $590
Out-of-State: $1,011
Graduate Students4,609
Graduate Programs85 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Cleveland State University graduate schools offers 84 major programs and 4 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,464 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Cleveland State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Cleveland State with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2 programs 8
Environmental Studies1 program 5
Environmental Science1 program 3
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 3
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 programs 234
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 83
Information Science/Studies1 program 116
Computer Science1 program 35
Education [+] 20 programs (2 online)241
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1 program 0
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 4
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 38
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program (1 online)12
Educational Evaluation and Research1 program (1 online)5
Special Education and Teaching1 program 14
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1 program 12
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs1 program 4
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 70
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching1 program 20
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 5
Foreign Language Teacher Education1 program 0
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 1
Reading Teacher Education1 program 9
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1 program 4
Social Studies Teacher Education1 program 5
Health Occupations Teacher Education1 program 23
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 9
Engineering [+] 8 programs 116
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 5
Chemical Engineering1 program 2
Civil Engineering1 program 37
Computer Software Engineering1 program 6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering1 program 25
Engineering Mechanics1 program 0
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering1 program 3
Mechanical Engineering1 program 38
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 4
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 4
Legal Studies [+] 2 programs 9
Advanced Legal Research/Studies1 program 5
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)1 program 4
English Language and Literature [+] 2 programs 14
English Language and Literature1 program 8
Creative Writing1 program 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 4
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 4
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 programs 22
Mathematics1 program 16
Applied Mathematics1 program 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 2
Museology/Museum Studies1 program 2
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 21
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 13
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 8
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 0
Philosophy1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 3 programs 7
Chemistry1 program 4
Physics1 program 1
Optics/Optical Sciences1 program 2
Psychology [+] 1 program 20
Psychology1 program 20
Human Services [+] 3 programs 122
Community Organization and Advocacy1 program 8
Public Administration1 program 19
Social Work1 program 95
Social Sciences [+] 4 programs 27
Economics1 program 3
International Relations and Affairs1 program 9
Sociology1 program 8
Urban Studies/Affairs1 program 7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1 program 0
Music1 program 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs (2 online)117
Audiology/Audiologist1 program 29
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)1 program 9
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program 6
Public Health1 program 8
Health/Medical Physics1 program 0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 43
Nursing Administration1 program (1 online)20
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1 program (1 online)2
Business [+] 3 programs 261
Business Administration and Management1 program 207
Accounting1 program 37
Labor and Industrial Relations1 program 17
History [+] 1 programs 9
History1 program 9
Total71 programs (4 online)1,246
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 13
Education1 program 13
Engineering [+] 1 program 11
Engineering1 program 11
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Adult Development and Aging1 program 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 3
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 3
Physical Sciences [+] 1 program 6
Chemistry1 program 6
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 1
Urban Studies/Affairs1 program 1
Business [+] 1 programs 1
Business Administration and Management1 program 1
Total7 programs35
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 135
Law1 program 135
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 35
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 34
Nursing Practice1 program 1
Total3 programs170
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 0
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 4
Advanced Legal Research/Studies1 program 4
Psychology [+] 1 programs 9
Clinical Psychology1 program 9
Total3 programs13

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Cleveland State graduate programs is $11,118 for Ohio residents and $18,821 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $590 for Ohio residents and $1,011 for other students. The average living costs is $17,767 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Cleveland State
Ohio residentsOut of State
Tuition$10,627$18,202
Fees$236$236
Costs per Credit Hour$590$1,011
Living on-campus$17,767
Living off-campus$18,660

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.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Cleveland State University
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,6092,1822,427
American Indian/Native American202
Asian923755
Black/African American440115325
Hispanic15345108
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White1,8566041,252
Two More792158
Un-Known292124168
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Cleveland State
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students4,6097571,3732,479

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