by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Electrical Engineering. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Electrical Engineering is a major offered under the engineering program of study at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in EE, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for EE list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $646 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $390 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,596 | $15,500 |
| Fees | $2,265 | $2,265 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,296 | $12,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus in EE walked away with an average of $27,876 in student debt. That is 18% higher than the national average of $23,573.
EE who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus make an average of $70,270 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% higher than the national average of $66,265.
University of Akron Main Campus does not offer an online option for its EE bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in EE in 2019-2020, 12.8% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 15.7%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in EE at University of Akron Main Campus in 2019-2020, 2.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 36%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Electrical Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 39 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 4 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 20 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 61 |
| Chemical Engineering | 81 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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