Mechanical Engineering at University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
University of Akron Main Campus graduates in mechanical engineering earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Akron Main Campus Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering 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.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 244 | Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | $87,789 | $86,252 | #251 | $65,386 |
| 245 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $87,788 | $83,556 | #284 | $60,249 |
| 246 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $87,772 | $79,924 | #306 | $71,774 |
| 247 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $87,752 | $93,645 | #140 | $71,448 |
| 248 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $87,731 | $90,819 | #184 | $68,462 |
| 249 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $87,704 | $94,404 | #125 | $67,791 |
| 250 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $87,702 | $90,862 | #183 | $72,158 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,448 one year after graduating and $87,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Akron Main Campus rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #247 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at University of Akron Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.