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Associate-3% vs national median1,302 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Akron (The)

Ranked 229th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,380
middle 50%: $23,485 – $48,826
Median · 5 years out
$45,309
middle 50%: $32,178 – $61,426
Median · 10 years out
$53,685
middle 50%: $37,086 – $70,441

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Akron (The)'s associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $34,380 one year after graduating, rising to $53,685 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 229th of 509 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $10,836 total interest

Same major at other universities

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$45,461 · 5 yrs out
Triton College
$45,451 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Highlands College
$45,406 · 5 yrs out
Great Falls College Montana State University
$45,360 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Junior College
$45,322 · 5 yrs out
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
$45,320 · 5 yrs out
L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College
$45,300 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$45,260 · 5 yrs out
Delgado Community College
$45,249 · 5 yrs out
Northwest College
$45,233 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$45,228 · 5 yrs out
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
$45,191 · 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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