Law at Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH · First Professional Degree · about 119 graduates a year
Cleveland State University graduates in law earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cleveland State University Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 104 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $92,296 | $98,961 | #87 | $60,766 |
| 105 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $92,069 | $111,708 | #52 | $61,201 |
| 106 | Mitchell Hamline School of Law Saint Paul, MN | $91,497 | $87,399 | #132 | $67,268 |
| 107 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $91,229 | $97,355 | #96 | $64,805 |
| 108 | Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | $91,005 | $96,863 | #99 | $52,984 |
| 109 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $90,866 | $89,494 | #123 | $55,777 |
| 110 | Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, RI | $90,866 | $89,494 | #124 | $55,777 |
Other Majors at Cleveland State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $74,579 | $69,262 | #59 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cleveland State University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,805 one year after graduating and $91,229 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cleveland State University rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Cleveland State University ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Cleveland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $71,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.