Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year

$68,137
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$85,968
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$118,943
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#4 of 5
Rank by pay
#4 of 5
Rank, wage-adjusted
$24,668
Median federal debt

University of Akron Main Campus graduates in mathematics and computer science earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.

How University of Akron Main Campus Compares for Mathematics and Computer Science

All 5 colleges reporting mathematics and computer science 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
1University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL$155,503$152,781#1$109,843
2Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA$147,013$133,772#2$91,851
3University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA$137,218$124,859#3$89,651
4University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH$85,968$91,741#4$68,137
5University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL$77,321$75,967#5$44,143

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
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
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$74,385$60,944#20 of 37
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 mathematics and computer science graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $68,137 one year after graduating and $85,968 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does University of Akron Main Campus rank for mathematics and computer science?

Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics and computer science graduates, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is mathematics and computer science at University of Akron Main Campus worth it?

Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for mathematics and computer science ($118,943), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,668.

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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.