Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $61,835 track close to the $62,227 national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.0x 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 — 28% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $24,298 in median debt against $61,835 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #33 out of 59 programs, University of Akron Main Campus's financial outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $61,835 to $71,388 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.