# University of Akron Main Campus: Computer Programming (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 11.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/computer-programming

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,311
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,965 (U.S. median for this major: $78,404 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,791 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,561

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,965 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 1.8 years |

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

## Computer Programming at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus | $86,965 | $25,791 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Herzing University-Akron | $78,404 | $31,050 | $18,934 | 19% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $105,430 Akron, OH, $114,090 OH, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% 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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