Legal Professions at Cleveland State University
If you are interested in studying Legal Professions, take a look at what Cleveland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Cleveland State University
Many students take online classes at Cleveland State University. Among 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Legal Professions Rankings at Cleveland State University
Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Legal Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 459 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #9 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 68 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 450 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 459 |
Earnings for Legal Professions Graduates from Cleveland State University
Graduates of Cleveland State University’s Legal Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,944 |
| 2 years | $54,020 |
| 3 years | $67,084 |
| 4 years | $75,216 |
| 5 years | $85,742 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Legal Professions graduates from Cleveland State University take home a median $75,216, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Professions Graduates
Students who finish Legal Professions program at Cleveland State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Legal Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $67,272 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.