Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,864
49th percentile (60th in TN)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cleveland State Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cleveland State Community College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all business administration, management and operations certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Business Administration, Management and Operations certificate's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cleveland State Community College$38,864
National Median$39,085$14,6990.38

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Cleveland State Community College, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.