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Computer Engineering 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 $69,070/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (71% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (167,700 openings/yr)

ROI 17.5x earnings multiple (13.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 of 174 Computer Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$948K	$897K	$699K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.5x	17.5x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.8x	13.0x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	74%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

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 (13.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,320

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,653

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,070 track close to the $78,694 national median for Computer Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer Engineering's typical career paths, with 71% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.

At $23,320 in median debt against $69,070 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #76 of 174 Computer Engineering programs, University of Akron Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $69,070 to $96,653 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Akron Main Campus

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

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Computer hardware engineers $155,020/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Engineering careers?

With 71% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $699,167 in decade earnings vs $948,262 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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