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Electrical Engineering Technologies at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,138/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Medium (24,100 openings/yr)

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (10.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Electrical Engineering Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$719K	$697K	$628K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	13.6x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.4x	10.1x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	50%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (10.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,953

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$86,801

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Akron Main Campus's Electrical Engineering Technologies program produces graduates earning $70,138/yr — within striking distance of the $67,106 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electrical Engineering Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electrical Engineering Technologies's typical career paths, with 41% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,953 in median debt clears quickly against $70,138 in annual earnings.

At #14 of 46 Electrical Engineering Technologies programs, University of Akron Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $70,138 to $86,801 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Akron Main Campus

A 71% acceptance rate means University of Akron Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving 10,011 students in Akron, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay $100,940/yr

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Electrical Engineering Technologies at University of Akron Main Campus?

A score of 64/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Electrical Engineering Technologies field.

Will AI replace Electrical Engineering Technologies careers?

With 41% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $628,323 in decade earnings vs $719,321 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →