University of Akron Main Campus— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$46,600
in 2021+29% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 29% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 21% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 37% | $5,250 |
| 1999 | — | — | 36% | $5,049 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35% | $5,061 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38% | $5,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39% | $5,292 |
| 2003 | — | — | 41% | $5,346 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40% | $6,615 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39% | $6,242 |
| 2008 | $36,100 | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $6,760 |
| 2010 | $35,900 | $17,579 | 34% | $8,113 |
| 2011 | — | $16,534 | 37% | $9,250 |
| 2012 | $34,800 | $15,686 | 40% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $34,300 | $16,791 | 41% | $10,000 |
| 2014 | $35,000 | $17,777 | 42% | $11,818 |
| 2015 | $36,500 | $18,025 | 42% | $13,200 |
| 2016 | — | $17,350 | 41% | $14,088 |
| 2017 | — | $17,424 | 38% | $15,500 |
| 2018 | — | $17,951 | 38% | $15,402 |
| 2019 | — | $17,124 | 39% | $15,000 |
| 2020 | — | $17,792 | 46% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $46,600 | $17,945 | 48% | $15,250 |
| 2022 | — | $22,083 | 60% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,422 | 48% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,981 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,946 | 52% | — |