City Rankings
Best Colleges in Cleveland, Ohio
Top colleges in Cleveland ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 7
Avg grad earnings: $47,430
Top Colleges in Cleveland
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case Western Reserve #107 national | $87,989 |
| 2 | Cleveland Institute of Art #851 national | $42,509 |
| 3 | Cuyahoga Community College District #1432 national | $35,654 |
| 4 | Cleveland State University #1436 national | $52,131 |
| 5 | Notre Dame College #2194 national | $49,737 |
| 6 | Cleveland Institute of Music | $32,641 |
| 7 | Remington College-Cleveland Campus | $31,349 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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