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Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering Technology, you may want to check out the program at University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 mechanical engineering technology degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Akron Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#8 of 12
Best Value	Ohio	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 26
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 91

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#8 of 12
Best Value	Ohio	#11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 26
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#61 of 91

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 8% women (4) and 92% men (47).

Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 15 associate’s mechanical engineering technology degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Mechanical Engineering Technology associate’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 33%.*

Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Among the 36 bachelor’s mechanical engineering technology degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 6% were women (2) and 94% were men (34).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mechanical Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 32%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering Technology program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.