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University of Akron Main Campus

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The University of Akron's main campus is situated near downtown Akron, Ohio. Known as a STEM-focused institution, the university has particular strengths in polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. Its School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is housed in a distinctive 12-story reflective glass building. The university also hosts the Archives of the History of American Psychology, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$46,582/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,799/yr

Out-of-state: $17,239/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 35% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,469	$49,876	9.3x
$30K – $48K	$12,319	$49,276	9.5x
$48K – $75K	$14,771	$59,084	7.9x
$75K – $110K	$17,982	$71,928	6.5x
$110K+	$19,698	$78,792	5.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,799	$51,196	9.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Akron Main Campus

50 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	81	$69,070/yr	Very High	17.9x
Mathematics and Computer Science Compare across schools	80	$68,137/yr	Very High	17.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	80	$67,141/yr	High	13.5x
Computer Systems Networking Compare across schools	78	$60,944/yr	Very High	14.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	74	$55,946/yr	Very High	12.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	74	$53,920/yr	Very High	12.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$77,622/yr	Very High	17.2x
General Sales Compare across schools	72	$49,605/yr	High	13.8x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$71,873/yr	High	17.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$71,448/yr	Very High	16.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	68	$66,820/yr	High	14.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	68	$45,211/yr	High	12.2x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	65	$66,780/yr	Very High	14.9x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	64	$70,138/yr	High	16.0x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	64	$61,835/yr	Moderate	12.9x
Computer Programming Compare across schools	63	$64,311/yr	Very High	11.6x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	63	$61,226/yr	High	14.0x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	63	$51,422/yr	High	11.5x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	63	$49,049/yr	High	9.8x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	62	$56,824/yr	Very High	10.1x
Marketing Compare across schools	61	$47,740/yr	Very High	11.5x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	60	$52,237/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Fire Protection Compare across schools	58	$49,582/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	56	$44,212/yr	Very High	7.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	51	$44,970/yr	High	7.8x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	51	$41,396/yr	High	9.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	51	$38,547/yr	Moderate	8.6x
Statistics Compare across schools	45	$47,689/yr	Very High	8.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	44	$35,111/yr	High	8.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	43	$39,856/yr	High	8.6x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	43	$39,678/yr	High	10.7x
Criminology Compare across schools	43	$38,087/yr	High	8.6x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$32,050/yr	High	11.1x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	42	$47,242/yr	High	9.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	41	$35,368/yr	High	7.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	41	$26,574/yr	Very High	10.3x
Social Work Compare across schools	38	$37,541/yr	Moderate	7.3x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools	37	$31,765/yr	Moderate	10.3x
History Compare across schools	35	$32,577/yr	High	6.4x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	35	$30,835/yr	High	6.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	35	$28,659/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	34	$31,699/yr	High	6.4x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	33	$29,177/yr	High	4.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	32	$30,456/yr	High	7.4x
Music Compare across schools	31	$36,293/yr	High	4.3x
Housing and Human Environments Compare across schools	31	$34,772/yr	High	5.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	28	$24,851/yr	Low	10.3x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	26	$34,073/yr	High	7.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	24	$23,923/yr	Very High	7.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	24	$22,837/yr	Moderate	5.4x

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