Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of Akron Main Campus vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 55 programs with available earnings data.
#143 nationally
$87K median earnings
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at University Of Akron Main Campus.
Engineering & Technology graduates earn 80K on average, with 2 programs ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | #143 | $97,875★ | — | 37 |
| Computer Engineering. |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
| #115 |
| $96,791 |
| — |
| 35 |
| Chemical Engineering. | #110 | $90,279 | $27,982 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | #145 | $87,752 | $22,479 | 170 |
| Computer Programming. | #5 | $86,965 | — | 35 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | #28 | $85,391 | — | 21 |
| Civil Engineering. | #122 | $82,547 | — | 52 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | #82 | $82,540 | — | 51 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | #25 | $80,611 | — | 42 |
| Information Science/Studies.Small sample | — | $77,590 | — | 8 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | #23 | $77,488 | — | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Small sample | #9 | $74,385 | — | 12 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $57,318 | — | 8 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | #38 | $44,212 | — | 37 |
Business & Economics graduates earn 66K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | #138 | $74,840★ | — | 66 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | #179 | $73,101 | $28,000 | 68 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | #10 | $70,867 | — | 44 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | #223 | $68,285 | $29,000 | 135 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | #48 | $67,903 | — | 26 |
| Marketing. | #118 | $65,857 | $27,964 | 99 |
| International Business.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 8 |
Health graduates earn 60K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | #226 | $76,089★ | $12,000 | 191 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | #5 | $65,928 | $25,717 | 35 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | #94 | $58,249 | — | 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | #73 | $58,061 | — | 20 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | #28 | $55,527 | — | 22 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | #23 | $49,049 | — | 29 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. leads sciences & mathematics with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Small sample | #64 | $69,887★ | — | 10 |
| Chemistry.Small sample | — | $62,661 | — | 5 |
| Biology, General. | #161 | $59,427 | $18,816 | 102 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | #75 | $53,594 | — | 20 |
| Statistics.Small sample | #50 | $47,689 | — | 14 |
Social Work. leads social sciences & policy with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | #87 | $50,823★ | — | 75 |
| Political Science and Government. | #246 | $48,987 | — | 53 |
| Psychology, General. | #210 | $47,763 | $19,424 | 102 |
| Economics. | #208 | $42,682 | — | 22 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $30,228 | — | 9 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. leads communications with 52K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | #76 | $51,824★ | $47,606 | 45 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | #44 | $45,739 | $18,694 | 33 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | #103 | $50,484★ | — | 31 |
| History. | #197 | $46,973 | — | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Small sample | #188 | $41,900 | — | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | #269 | $41,158 | — | 22 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | #204 | $36,233 | — | 16 |
| Music. | #175 | $13,702 | — | 22 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | #141 | $44,100★ | $36,533 | 58 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | #62 | $41,782 | $19,555 | 97 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Small sample | — | $40,780 | — | 7 |
Criminal Justice graduates earn 64K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection.Small sample | #7 | $71,482★ | — | 14 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | #93 | $57,319 | $29,615 | 82 |
Other & Interdisciplinary graduates earn 53K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | #7 | $85,968★ | — | 34 |
| Apparel and Textiles.Small sample | — | $48,441 | — | 7 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | #192 | $46,992 | $26,000 | 40 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Small sample | #78 | $44,355 | $31,080 | 16 |
| Housing and Human Environments.Small sample | — | $41,565 | — | 8 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
