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Mechanical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what 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 is located in Akron, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online Class Availability 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.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#9 of 16
Best Value	Ohio	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 31
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 131

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#9 of 16
Best Value	Ohio	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 31
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,615
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$62,948
4 years	$66,733
5 years	$70,174

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $66,733, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus comes in at $23,666.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 8% women (4) and 92% men (47).

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

Of the 15 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 13% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*

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

Among the 36 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 6% were women (2) and 94% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	51

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

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.