by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Youngstown State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Youngstown State University landed the #1,115 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Ohio, Youngstown State University came in at #35.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Youngstown State University took the #1,115 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Ohio, Youngstown State University came in at #35.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Youngstown State University came in at #1,115. In addition, Youngstown State University took the #35 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Ohio.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Youngstown State University took the #1,115 spot out of 4,630 schools. Youngstown State University also ranked #35 for Best Graduate Schools in Ohio.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,804 graduate students decided that Youngstown State University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 61.7% of the total graduate student body at Youngstown State University while men make up 38.3%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 13.7% of the graduate student population at Youngstown State University.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 15.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Youngstown State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,290.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Youngstown State University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $77,941.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from Youngstown State University is $75,902.
The graduate programs at Youngstown State University lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $130,848 |
| Business & Commerce | $99,960 |
| Business Administration & Management | $88,775 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $75,902 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $63,083 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $62,306 |
| Accounting | $55,978 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $54,644 |
| Social Work | $53,979 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $53,428 |
Youngstown State University is a public institution located in Youngstown, Ohio.The city atmosphere of Youngstown makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Youngstown State University.
Contact details for Youngstown State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555-0001 |
| Phone: | 877-468-6978 |
| Website: | www.ysu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/youngstownstate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/youngstownstate |
Around 77.0% of Youngstown State University graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 62.8% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 2 | — |
| Allied Health Professions | 18 | — |
| Area Studies | 1 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 180 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 141 | $88,775 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 7 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 24 | $63,083 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 9 | — |
| Computer Programming | 117 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 70 | — |
| Economics | 4 | — |
| Economics and Computer Science. | 4 | — |
| Educational Administration | 60 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 11 | — |
| General Biology | 4 | — |
| General Engineering | 5 | — |
| General English Literature | 5 | — |
| Gerontology | 3 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 12 | — |
| History | 4 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 | — |
| Music | 12 | — |
| Nursing | 93 | $130,848 |
| Other Health Professions | 2 | — |
| Other Psychology | 4 | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — |
| Social Work | 54 | $53,979 |
| Special Education | 38 | — |
| Writing Studies | 1 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 22 | — |
| Materials Sciences. | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 19 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Youngstown State University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. | 11 | — |
| Educational Administration | 2 | — |
| Historic Preservation | 2 | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — |
| Literature | 1 | — |
| Other Education | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 3 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 43 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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