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Certificate (under 1 year)0% vs national median98 grads tracked

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

Ranked 6th of 9 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$56,877
middle 50%: $35,051 – $77,273
Median · 5 years out
$71,212
middle 50%: $46,777 – $89,880
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (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 Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $56,877 one year after graduating, rising to $71,212 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $71,212 for this field, ranking 6th of 9 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
5.6 yrs
≈ $6,130 total interest

Same major at other universities

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
$103,197 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$86,717 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 12
$86,717 · 5 yrs out
Lone Star College System
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Hennepin Technical College
$73,521 · 5 yrs out
Middle Georgia State University
$68,626 · 5 yrs out
Tyler Junior College
$65,634 · 5 yrs out
Waubonsee Community College
$60,272 · 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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