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Bachelor's0% vs national median500 grads tracked

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 7th of 13 bachelor's programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,133
middle 50%: $48,111 – $77,712
Median · 5 years out
$83,094
middle 50%: $66,082 – $109,839
Median · 10 years out
$106,801
middle 50%: $79,651 – $139,890

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s bachelor's program in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications earn a median $61,133 one year after graduating, rising to $106,801 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $83,094 for this field, ranking 7th of 13 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?

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

Paid off in
4.9 yrs
≈ $5,465 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
DePaul University
$100,747 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$97,664 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Duluth
$90,794 · 5 yrs out
Illinois State University
$85,173 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stout
$84,094 · 5 yrs out
Indiana Institute of Technology
$82,803 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$80,729 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Montana Technological University
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$70,398 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$61,332 · 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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