Engineering Technologies at University of Akron Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #21 of 35 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #23 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #84 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 852 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #21 of 35 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #23 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #84 of 128 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #454 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,109 |
| 2 years | $59,718 |
| 3 years | $64,665 |
| 4 years | $71,571 |
| 5 years | $76,830 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $71,571, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from University of Akron Main Campus comes in at $24,757.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at University of Akron Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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