University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, Ohio · Public · 9,052 undergraduates
Of 80 programs with reported earnings, 79 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 214 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,413 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,131 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,519 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,800 |
| $110k and up | $20,226 |
| All families (average) | $13,946 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,342 | +$12,260 | clears the bar | $20,490 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,089 | +$40,007 | clears the bar | $21,300 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,752 | +$51,670 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,285 | +$32,203 | clears the bar | $25,971 | 0.8 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $79,750 | +$43,668 | clears the bar | $71,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,427 | +$23,345 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,763 | +$11,681 | clears the bar | $25,002 | 2.1 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,857 | +$29,775 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $41,782 | +$5,700 | clears the bar | $23,063 | 4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,319 | +$21,237 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,823 | +$14,741 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $146,142 | +$110,060 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,101 | +$37,019 | clears the bar | $23,057 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $108,489 | +$72,407 | clears the bar | $29,568 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,840 | +$38,758 | clears the bar | $21,946 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 80 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.