C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Cuyahoga Community College District

2-Year Public
📍 Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Cuyahoga Community College District campus, Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga Community College District campus, Cleveland, OH. Photo: Ohio Redevelopment Projects, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

17,407
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,675
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Cuyahoga Community College District ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$165,021
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,695
1-Year Change
+1.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Cuyahoga Community College District, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,654
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,927
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,150
Median debt at graduation
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 69th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Cuyahoga Community College District

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians—$126,290+82%#1 of 8#2—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$62,630$77,947-4%#569 of 962#465$9,484
Computer Programming$33,937$69,769+20%#14 of 54#11—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$52,018$67,587+3%#214 of 560#156$10,925
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$46,249$62,512+7%#60 of 176#41—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$49,218$60,449-2%#153 of 237#130—
Information Science/Studies$45,238$57,923+2%#16 of 24#15—
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$56,387+2%#7 of 14#5—
Accounting and Related Services$44,532$51,858+9%#73 of 225#48$7,777
Legal Support Services—$50,360+13%#32 of 109#17—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,914$49,619+34%#37 of 286#27—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,595$45,590-2%#250 of 426#186$6,846
Human Resources Management and Services—$45,216-17%#32 of 35#24—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,062$44,372-9%#370 of 547#318$9,478
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—$44,054+8%#16 of 58#9—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$38,335$44,042+4%#285 of 476#246$9,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,760$43,482-1%#440 of 947#310$6,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$40,291+2%#40 of 96#28—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$32,820$40,057-3%#84 of 124#59—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$39,291-2%#19 of 31#16—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$30,880$35,033-7%#111 of 160#104$9,080
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations—$33,863-16%#6 of 6#6—
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$16,294$31,872-11%#22 of 26#19—
Design and Applied Arts$22,517$30,936-19%#78 of 90#72$6,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Cuyahoga Community College District Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $165,021
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,695/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44108 (13.9% cap, Cleveland)

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🏆 Where Cuyahoga Community College District Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
of 100 schools
#4
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools
#5
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
of 13 schools
#6
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
of 14 schools
#10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
of 100 schools
#11
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools
#16
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
#18
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
of 100 schools
#20
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#25
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,622 $8,736

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Take Out Loans
$4,675
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,249
$30,001 - $48,000$4,066
$48,001 - $75,000$6,878
$75,001 - $110,000$9,249
$110,001+$10,633

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,169 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 280 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 214 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 212 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 104 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 102 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 93 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 81 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 61 grads/yr Graphic Design 54 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 49 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 49 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 46 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 41 grads/yr Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Accounting 39 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 37 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 33 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 31 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

17,407
Total Students
60%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 8%
Black 24%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,015 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Cuyahoga Community College District?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Cuyahoga Community College District?
Tuition at Cuyahoga Community College District is $4,622 for in-state students and $8,736 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,675.
What is the graduation rate at Cuyahoga Community College District?
The graduation rate at Cuyahoga Community College District is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Cuyahoga Community College District a good school?
Cuyahoga Community College District has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cuyahoga Community College District?
Cuyahoga Community College District has a total enrollment of 17,407 students.
Is there rental demand near Cuyahoga Community College District?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Cuyahoga Community College District live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,015 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cleveland area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology