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How strong are the academics at Cleveland State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Cleveland State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cleveland State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Cleveland State University:

70%
First-year retention rate
51%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Cleveland State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Accounting
56
83.6
111.2
138.8
166.4
194

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 5
  • African-American/Black Studies 4
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 7
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 82
  • Accounting 79
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 72
  • Finance, General 62
  • Business/Commerce, General 48
  • Business Statistics 25
  • Labor and Industrial Relations 22
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 17
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 8
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 3
  • Labor and Industrial Relations 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Real Estate 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 46
  • Organizational Communication, General 42
  • Public Relations/Image Management 24
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Organizational Communication, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 60
  • Information Science/Studies 28
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 45
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 11
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 67
  • Civil Engineering, General 39
  • Chemical Engineering 30
  • Computer Engineering, General 25
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 25
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 27
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 27
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • Linguistics 3
  • Arabic Language and Literature 2
  • Arabic Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 182
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 159
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 33
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 28
  • Audiology/Audiologist 17
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 16
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 10
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 4
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 1
  • Audiology/Audiologist 1
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
  • Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 0
History
  • History, General 13
  • History, General 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 22
  • Environmental Studies 11
  • Environmental Studies 3
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 11
  • Physics, General 9
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 194
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 55
  • Public Administration 5
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 3
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 58
  • Political Science and Government, General 29
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 16
  • International Relations and Affairs 12
  • Social Sciences, General 12
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Anthropology, General 7
  • Criminology 7
  • Economics, General 5
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Development Economics and International Development 2
  • Economics, General 1
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 71
  • Graphic Design 27
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Music, General 12
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 3
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Dance, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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