Public · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Midsize city
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, Ohio. 9,052 undergraduates. Admits 60% of applicants.
53%Graduation rate1 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$13,072Average net price per year34% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$51,221Median earnings 10 years after starting13% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$21,500Median debt at graduationAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($21,500) equals 42% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($51,221).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $13,530 in-state, $21,210 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 73% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $47,340 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $51,221 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
192 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 30 | $64,123 | $87,773 | $22,500 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | $85,994 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $64,923 | $76,585 | $19,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 0 | — | $74,303 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 9 | — | $62,253 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | $62,083 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | $56,075 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 468 | $43,362 | $51,343 | $23,249 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | $44,814 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 5 | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 109 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 | $106,168 | $95,209 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | — | $89,075 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $75,125 | $85,530 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 2 | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 9 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | — | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 11 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 137 | $64,790 | $82,721 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 10 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
60%Admission rate
1,081Average SAT of admitted students
17–25ACT middle 50%
17:1Students per faculty member
34%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does University of Akron Main Campus cost per year?
- The average net price at University of Akron Main Campus, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $13,072 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do University of Akron Main Campus graduates earn?
- Former University of Akron Main Campus students earn a median of $51,221 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Akron Main Campus?
- 53% of University of Akron Main Campus students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do University of Akron Main Campus graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from University of Akron Main Campus is $21,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
