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Construction Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Construction Engineering, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 construction engineering degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

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.

Construction Engineering Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Construction Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#2 of 3
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 91

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#2 of 3
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 9
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 91

Earnings for Construction Engineering Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’s Construction Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,613
2 years	$59,350
3 years	$64,185
4 years	$75,340
5 years	$82,753

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Construction Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $75,340, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Construction Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $24,854.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Construction Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Construction Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 12% women (8) and 88% men (57).

Construction Engineering Associate’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 30 associate’s construction engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering associate’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 7% of Construction Engineering associate’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*

Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 34 bachelor’s construction engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 12% were women (4) and 88% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 6% of Construction Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Construction Engineering Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

The Construction Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Construction Engineering Technology	65

Top-Paying Careers for Construction Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Construction Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Construction Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$86,216
Construction Managers	$83,791
Cost Estimators	$80,966

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.