Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,489
64th percentile (40th in OH)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cleveland State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cleveland State University graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all human resources management and services 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

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cleveland State University$68,489$59,433
Mount St. Joseph University$88,424
Case Western Reserve University$83,380$86,695
Ohio State University-Main Campus$82,846$100,499
University of Toledo$74,169$75,589
Tiffin University$61,068
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati
$36,650$88,424
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
$64,671$83,380
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$12,859$82,846
University of Toledo
Toledo
$12,377$74,169
Tiffin University
Tiffin
$32,400$61,068

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.