# University of Akron Main Campus: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,820
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,547 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,701 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in OH: 4 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (15 colleges, $81,019): +$1,528
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,550

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,547 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | $89,653 | $24,500 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Ohio State University | $85,202 | $23,545 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Dayton | $83,460 | $26,500 | $29,533 | 80% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $82,547 | $21,701 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $81,019 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $81,019 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Youngstown State University | $80,437 | $27,000 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Case Western Reserve University | $79,980 | $25,190 | $41,190 | 87% |
| University of Toledo | $79,886 | $20,500 | $17,249 | 57% |
| Ohio Northern University | $79,673 | $25,961 | $24,478 | 76% |
| Cleveland State University | $73,575 | $29,750 | $14,764 | 51% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $94,450 Akron, OH, $96,220 OH, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,430 Akron, OH, $166,870 OH, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $114,280 Akron, OH, $113,180 OH, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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