Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
64
Base Case
63
Pessimistic
Earnings
$61,835/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market
Large (87,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $625K | $617K | $575K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.2x | 12.0x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.1x | 8.9x | 8.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 64 | 64 | 63 |
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 (8.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,298
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,388
15% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Akron Main Campus →Top Career Paths
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
$79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390/yr
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$70,760/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Akron Main Campus's Mechanical Engineering Technology program score?
A score of 64/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Akron Main Campus trails the majority of Mechanical Engineering Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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