Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $26,845 place Cleveland State University below the $59,453 national median for Allied Health Professions — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 22.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,000 debt-to-$26,845 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #151 out of 195 programs, Cleveland State University's financial outcomes for Allied Health Professions trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $26,845 to $90,920 over five years (239% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.