University of Akron Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Ohio (Midwest) · 13,007 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $11,000/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$46K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 2.3 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $405K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Manufacturing engineering jobs in Northeast Ohio (Goodyear, Cooper Tire, local suppliers).
- Polymer science and materials roles (Akron is rubber/polymer hub, real advantage).
- Regional accounting and finance (Big Four second-tier hiring, not national pipeline).
- Healthcare operations in Cleveland and Pittsburgh (40 min to 2 hours away).
- Chemical engineering at major plants within 150 miles (limited national portability).
About University of Akron
R2 public. Strong polymer science (top in world), engineering, nursing. Affordable Ohio option.
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