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Computer Systems Networking at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,944/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (258,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$792K	$766K	$625K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.5x	15.0x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.1x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	72

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 (11.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,759

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,650

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $60,944 track close to the $58,164 national median for Computer Systems Networking programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 15.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 21% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,759 in median debt against $60,944 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #11 out of 41 programs, University of Akron Main Campus's Computer Systems Networking offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $60,944 to $81,650 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 10,011 in Akron, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Akron Main Campus's Computer Systems Networking program score?

A score of 78/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Akron Main Campus's Computer Systems Networking graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Computer Systems Networking to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Systems Networking careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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