Herzing University-Akron: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Herzing University-Akron at a glance

• 391

  students enrolled

• 138

  degrees and certificates a year

• 19%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,934

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,360

• $35,295

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,909

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Herzing University-Akron reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Herzing University-Akron

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Summit County, where the college is.

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• 475

  open professional jobs

• 73

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Summit County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $71,016

  median household income

  Summit County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (11 open), finance (57 open), sales (75 open), operations (76 open), marketing (14 open), human resources (35 open).

Hiring most: FirstEnergy Akron (69), Babcock International Group PLC/ADR (25), Akron Childrens Hospital (17), Akron Children's (12), Creative Financial Staffing (12), First Energy (7), Akkodis (6), Amazon (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (85), Operations (76), Sales (75), Finance (57), Human Resources (35), Administration (21). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Summit/Medina Workforce Development Board.

• OhioMeansJobs Summit CountyAkron · 330-633-1050 · Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Herzing University-Akron?

Herzing University-Akron enrolls about 391 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Akron, Ohio. It awards about 138 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Akron?

19% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Herzing University-Akron graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Herzing University-Akron offer AI or data science degrees?

Herzing University-Akron reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Herzing University-Akron?

475 open professional jobs are listed in Summit County, 73 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. FirstEnergy Akron has the most openings.