University of Akron Main Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Akron Main Campus at a glance

• 9,052

  students enrolled

• 3,672

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,946

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,399 in state, $14,839 out of state

• $42,269

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,600

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Akron Main Campus

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

• 481

  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 engineering, health professions, business & management, which lead to engineering (86 open), operations (77 open), clinical (11 open), finance (57 open), sales (77 open), marketing (14 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 (86), Operations (77), Sales (77), 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 University of Akron Main Campus?

University of Akron Main Campus enrolls about 9,052 students and is a public 4-year institution in Akron, Ohio. It awards about 3,672 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Akron Main Campus?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Akron Main Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,269 six years after entry and $46,600 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Akron Main Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Akron Main Campus awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Akron Main Campus?

481 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.