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Statistics at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,689/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.3x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 of 51 Statistics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Statistics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$531K	$527K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	10.3x	9.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.6x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	41

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 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $47,689/yr fall 25% below the $63,187 national median for Statistics. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Statistics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Statistics's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #46 of 51 Statistics programs, University of Akron Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,011 students in Akron, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Statistics at University of Akron Main Campus?

A score of 45/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Statistics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Statistics careers?

With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $486,807 in decade earnings vs $530,968 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Statistics from University of Akron Main Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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