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Mechanical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

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Mechanical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus

Every mechanical engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the ME program at University of Akron Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.

University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and approximately 16,094 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 students received a bachelor's degree in ME from University of Akron Main Campus.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mechanical Engineering section at the bottom of this page.

University of Akron Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in ME
  • Master’s Degree in ME
  • Doctorate Degree in ME

University of Akron Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks ME programs across the country. The following shows how University of Akron Main Campus performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The ME major at University of Akron Main Campus is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mechanical Engineering. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
66
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Schools 70
71

In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in ME from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #98 most popular school for ME master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 14 students who received their doctoral degrees in ME, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Earnings of University of Akron Main Campus ME Graduates

The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $65,544. This is 1% higher than $65,190, which is the national average for all ME bachelor's degree recipients.

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ME Student Demographics at University of Akron Main Campus

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at University of Akron Main Campus.

University of Akron Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program

9% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ME from University of Akron Main Campus. About 91% were men and 9% were women.

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About 88% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in ME at University of Akron Main Campus are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in ME.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 159
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 5

University of Akron Main Campus Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program

40% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of ME master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in ME.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

University of Akron Main Campus also has a doctoral program available in ME. In 2021, 14 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That ME Grads May Go Into

A degree in ME can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OH, the home state for University of Akron Main Campus.

Occupation Jobs in OH Average Salary in OH
Mechanical Engineers 15,300 $81,020
Cost Estimators 10,200 $64,700
Architectural and Engineering Managers 6,160 $135,360
Aerospace Engineers 3,880 $112,480
Engineering Professors 1,530 $113,110

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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