Online Accelerated MBA
Online MBA
$36,702
- Length 12 months
- Credits 30
- Delivery Online
| What that price is | Ohio-resident total, split equally over three semesters |
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Business School
Business School at Cleveland State University
Public university ยท Cleveland, Ohio
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Online MBA
- Part-Time MBA
Cleveland State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Cleveland, Ohio. Those programs run through the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 15 of the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 4,592 students, alongside 8,969 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an online MBA format for remote or working students, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 8 of 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory listing a part-time MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
Cleveland has 2 schools in MBA Lab's business schools directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.
What to ask Cleveland State University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Cleveland State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
- Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Monte Ahuja College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Compare inside Cleveland first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
- Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.
At a glance
| Institution | Cleveland State University |
|---|---|
| Business school | Monte Ahuja College of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Campus setting | Large city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university, high research activity (R2) |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Online MBA Part-Time MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,592 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,969 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Programs at Cleveland State University
Details below come from Cleveland State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Part-Time MBA- Credits 30
- Delivery Flexible — in-person or online, student's choice
| On length | As few as 10 courses (30 credit hours) for students with an undergraduate business background; students without one add ~4 prerequisite courses. Offered full- or part-time, in-person or online. Distinct from CSU's existing Online Accelerated MBA already on file. |
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Reported outcomes
Median earnings, 1 year out
$75,668
Median of 284 graduates working one year after completion
Median earnings, 4 years out
$101,635
Median of 297 graduates working four years after completion
Median federal graduate debt
$30,750
Median across 191 borrowers entering repayment
Among the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio business schools directory that report a figure, Cleveland State University ranks 13th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.
What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Cleveland State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.
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Compare with other schools in Ohio
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University This page | Cleveland | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA | $75,668 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland (same city) | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $92,560 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $116,824 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA | $93,585 |
| Ashland University | Ashland | — | MBA, Online MBA | $68,286 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $95,153 |
| Franklin University | Columbus | — | MBA, Online MBA | $73,846 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights | Yes | MBA, Part-Time MBA | $62,816 |
| Kent State University | Kent | Yes | MBA | $75,645 |
| Miami University | Oxford | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $111,886 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Cleveland State University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA and a part-time MBA at Cleveland State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
How much does the Online Accelerated MBA at Cleveland State University cost?
Cleveland State University lists $36,702 for the Online Accelerated MBA. Ohio-resident total, split equally over three semesters. Checked against the school's own page on July 26, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.
How long is the Online Accelerated MBA at Cleveland State University, and when does it meet?
The Online Accelerated MBA takes about 12 months, requires 30 credits, and is delivered fully online.
How long is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cleveland State University, and when does it meet?
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) requires 30 credits. As few as 10 courses (30 credit hours) for students with an undergraduate business background; students without one add ~4 prerequisite courses. Offered full- or part-time, in-person or online. Distinct from CSU's existing Online Accelerated MBA already on file.
What do graduates of Cleveland State University's business master's programs earn?
College Scorecard reports median earnings of $75,668 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Cleveland State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $101,635. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.
How much debt do students take on at Cleveland State University?
The reported median federal graduate debt is $30,750 for business master's graduates at Cleveland State University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.41x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.
Is Cleveland State University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Cleveland State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Cleveland State University a public or private institution?
Cleveland State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Cleveland, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How do I compare Cleveland State University with other schools in Ohio?
MBA Lab lists 18 schools in its Ohio business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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