Community Organization and Advocacy at Cleveland State University

Master's Degree

Location: Cleveland, OH•In-State Tuition: $12,613•Out-of-State Tuition: $17,973•Admission Rate: 95%•Avg SAT: 980
Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,061
82nd percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cleveland State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cleveland State University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all community organization and advocacy masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Community Organization and Advocacy masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cleveland State University$56,061$67,301——
National Median$50,532———

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 University, approximately 39% 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.