John Carroll University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

John Carroll University at a glance

• 2,274

  students enrolled

• 45,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 842

  degrees and certificates a year

• 79%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,746

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,300

• $53,187

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,860

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around John Carroll University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cuyahoga County, where the college is.

• 1,145

  open professional jobs

• 151

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  60 jobs

• 2.0%

  unemployment in Cuyahoga County

  2026-09 · down 1.4 points from a year earlier

• $62,823

  median household income

  Cuyahoga County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (166 open), sales (181 open), operations (172 open), marketing (38 open), human resources (45 open), strategy (3 open).

Hiring most: KeyBank National Association (57), Eaton (34), Flexjet (29), Sherwin Williams (24), KeyBank (21), Lincoln Electric Holdings (21), PPG Industries (18), Lubrizol (17).

What they hire for: Engineering (187), Sales (181), Operations (172), Finance (166), Legal (65), Data & Analytics (53). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board - Area 3.

• OhioMeansJobs Cleveland - Cuyahoga CountyCleveland · 216-777-8200 · Mon. - Fri.: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is John Carroll University?

John Carroll University enrolls about 2,274 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in University Heights, Ohio. It awards about 842 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at John Carroll University?

79% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do John Carroll University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $53,187 six years after entry and $62,860 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does John Carroll University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. John Carroll University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near John Carroll University?

1,145 open professional jobs are listed in Cuyahoga County, 151 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. KeyBank National Association has the most openings.