Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year

$60,944
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$74,385
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$73,587
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#20 of 37
Rank by pay
#18 of 37
Rank, wage-adjusted
$26,759
Median federal debt

University of Akron Main Campus graduates in computer systems networking and telecommunications earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.

How University of Akron Main Campus Compares for Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

All 37 colleges reporting computer systems networking and telecommunications earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA$111,413$98,111#1$68,056
2University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN$100,554$96,051#2$68,047
3Weber State University Ogden, UT$97,957$92,840#3$71,941
4Utah Valley University Orem, UT$97,341$92,256#5$64,615
5Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY$97,118$92,436#4$73,367
6DePaul University Chicago, IL$91,007$89,414#7$61,482
7Illinois State University Normal, IL$90,953$89,361#8$66,801
8Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI$85,387$84,097#9—
9Park University Parkville, MO$83,579$89,614#6$71,601
10Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD$81,700$71,701#29$42,618
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17Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH$77,401$82,598#14$61,788
18Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH$77,401$82,598#15$61,788
19University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI$77,269$80,402#17$66,623
20University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH$74,385$79,380#18$60,944
21DeVry College of New York New York, NY$73,884$70,322#31$60,540
22DeVry University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ$73,884$75,917#24$60,540
23DeVry University-California Ontario, CA$73,884$67,230#34$60,540

Other Majors at University of Akron Main Campus by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$97,875$77,622#142 of 258
Computer Engineering$96,791$69,070#142 of 189
Chemical Engineering$90,279$71,873#127 of 158
Mechanical Engineering$87,752$71,448#247 of 318
Computer Programming$86,965$64,311#10 of 30
Mathematics and Computer Science$85,968$68,137#4 of 5
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$85,391$66,780#34 of 43
Civil Engineering$82,547$66,820#154 of 233
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$82,540$61,226#108 of 118
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$80,611$61,835#35 of 61
Information Science/Studies$77,590$56,824#94 of 148
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$77,488$70,138#38 of 46
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,089$67,141#859 of 966
Finance and Financial Management Services$74,840$55,946#265 of 452
Accounting and Related Services$73,101$53,920#397 of 796
Fire Protection$71,482$49,582#16 of 19
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$70,867$49,605#17 of 27
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,285$45,211#423 of 1176
Human Resources Management and Services$67,903$51,422#90 of 187
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$65,928$31,218#18 of 48
Marketing$65,857$47,740#277 of 516
Chemistry$62,661$44,970#142 of 209
Biology$59,427$32,050#357 of 841
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$58,249—#115 of 215
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$58,061$52,237#186 of 253
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,319$38,547#236 of 660
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$55,527$47,242#38 of 70
Business/Commerce$54,086$49,049#240 of 271
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$53,594$39,678#110 of 138
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,824$41,396#157 of 178

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do University of Akron Main Campus computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $60,944 one year after graduating and $74,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does University of Akron Main Campus rank for computer systems networking and telecommunications?

Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for computer systems networking and telecommunications graduates, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is computer systems networking and telecommunications at University of Akron Main Campus worth it?

Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for computer systems networking and telecommunications ($73,587), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,759.

← All data for University of Akron Main Campus · Methodology

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.