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Electrical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

If you plan to study Electrical 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 in Akron, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Akron Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 13
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 310

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 13
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 310

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#12 of 13
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’s Electrical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,972
2 years	$70,558
3 years	$78,394
4 years	$86,825
5 years	$93,216

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $86,825, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Electrical Engineering graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $27,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 12% women (3) and 88% men (21).

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

Of the 20 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 15% were women (3) and 85% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 3 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 1 doctoral electrical engineering graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus

This Electrical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	24

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.