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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median196 grads tracked

Education at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 118th of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$78,915
middle 50%: $57,726 – $103,837
Median · 5 years out
$92,287
middle 50%: $70,870 – $123,376
Median · 10 years out
$107,633
middle 50%: $86,086 – $143,232

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s doctoral (research) program in Education earn a median $78,915 one year after graduating, rising to $107,633 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $100,245 for this field, ranking 118th of 135 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
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,347 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Southern University
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
$94,002 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$93,556 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$92,921 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$92,726 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$92,146 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$90,877 · 5 yrs out
Piedmont University
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$90,406 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$90,137 · 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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