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Bachelor's-2% vs national median217 grads tracked

Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 9th of 12 bachelor's programs in Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$59,848
middle 50%: $46,559 – $73,747
Median · 5 years out
$73,958
middle 50%: $57,966 – $97,170
Median · 10 years out
$86,981
middle 50%: $70,412 – $106,266

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (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 Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $59,848 one year after graduating, rising to $86,981 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $75,281 for this field, ranking 9th of 12 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
5.3 yrs
≈ $5,815 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon Institute of Technology
$80,239 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$78,586 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Nicholls State University
$75,281 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$73,209 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
$71,605 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$69,154 · 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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