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Certificate (under 1 year)+8% vs national median72 grads tracked

Computer Systems Analysis at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 1st of 3 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Computer Systems Analysis by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$52,354
middle 50%: $34,840 – $70,298
Median · 5 years out
$64,718
middle 50%: $49,855 – $82,929
Median · 10 years out
$67,174
middle 50%: $53,814 – $92,467

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Analysis (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s certificate (under 1 year) program in Computer Systems Analysis earn a median $52,354 one year after graduating, rising to $67,174 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $59,848 for this field, ranking 1st of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.2 yrs
≈ $6,790 total interest

Same major at other universities

Sinclair Community College
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Hocking Technical College
$46,845 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Akron (The)

Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out

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