University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH uakron.edu 10,011 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$46,582

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

52/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$12,799

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Akron Main Campus's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$12,469	$49,876
$30K – $48K	$12,319	$49,276
$48K – $75K	$14,771	$59,084
$75K – $110K	$17,982	$71,928
$110K+	$19,698	$78,792
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,799	$51,196

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Akron Main Campus

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr 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
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	80	$67,141/yr	High	13.5x
Computer Networking Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare across schools →	78	$60,944/yr	Very High	14.9x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	74	$55,946/yr	Very High	12.0x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	74	$53,920/yr	Very High	12.5x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$77,622/yr	Very High	17.2x
Sales & Marketing General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	64	$70,138/yr	High	16.0x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	64	$61,835/yr	Moderate	12.9x
Computer Programming Compare across schools →	63	$64,311/yr	Very High	11.6x
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools →	63	$61,226/yr	High	14.0x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	63	$51,422/yr	High	11.5x
Business Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →	63	$49,049/yr	High	9.8x
Information Science 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 Professions Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	60	$52,237/yr	Moderate	10.3x
Fire Protection Compare across schools →	58	$49,582/yr	Moderate	11.3x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 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 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	51	$41,396/yr	High	9.4x
Criminal Justice 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
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	44	$35,111/yr	High	8.0x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	43	$39,856/yr	High	8.6x
Geosciences 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 Biology, General Compare across schools →	43	$32,050/yr	High	11.1x
Dietetics & Nutrition Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools →	42	$47,242/yr	High	9.1x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	41	$35,368/yr	High	7.1x
Political Science 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 Therapies 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	35	$30,835/yr	High	6.3x
Health & Physical Education 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 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 & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	24	$23,923/yr	Very High	7.6x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	24	$22,837/yr	Moderate	5.4x