The most popular undergraduate major at University of Akron Main Campus is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Organizational Communication and Psychology. A list of all 150 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Akron Main Campus graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 61 |
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 1 |
Computer Science | 23 |
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 |
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 31 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 15 |
Education |
Graduates |
Special Education and Teaching | 25 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 14 |
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 44 |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 90 |
Art Teacher Education | 16 |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 22 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 |
Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 |
Music Teacher Education | 7 |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 34 |
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 |
Social Studies Teacher Education | 28 |
Technical Teacher Education | 13 |
French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 |
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 |
Education, Other | 6 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Engineering | 3 |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 20 |
Chemical Engineering | 20 |
Civil Engineering | 48 |
Computer Engineering | 10 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 |
Mechanical Engineering | 64 |
Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 4 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 59 |
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 77 |
Surveying Technology/Surveying | 36 |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 6 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
French Language and Literature | 4 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 4 |
Housing and Human Environments | 18 |
Family Systems | 46 |
Child Development | 36 |
Apparel and Textiles | 16 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 16 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 48 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 49 |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 2 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 101 |
Biochemistry | 5 |
Microbiology | 1 |
Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 |
Animal Physiology | 3 |
Ecology | 2 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 4 |
Applied Mathematics | 40 |
Statistics | 5 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 8 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 56 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 13 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 7 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 5 |
Geology/Earth Science | 10 |
Geophysics and Seismology | 1 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 117 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Corrections | 1 |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 70 |
Forensic Science and Technology | 1 |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 80 |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 30 |
Fire Protection, Other | 33 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Community Organization and Advocacy | 11 |
Social Work | 77 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Social Sciences | 5 |
Anthropology | 13 |
Criminology | 37 |
Economics | 6 |
Applied Economics | 4 |
Geography | 1 |
Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 10 |
International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
American Government and Politics (United States) | 34 |
Political Science and Government, Other | 1 |
Sociology | 32 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
African Studies | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Dance | 7 |
Graphic Design | 44 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
Photography | 7 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 21 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
Sculpture | 1 |
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 |
Metal and Jewelry Arts | 3 |
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 4 |
Music | 10 |
Music Performance | 11 |
Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
Voice and Opera | 1 |
Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 |
Stringed Instruments | 3 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Communication Sciences and Disorders | 58 |
Medical Office Management/Administration | 2 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 51 |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 23 |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | 16 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 21 |
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 23 |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 15 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist | 25 |
Dietetics/Dietitian | 36 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 248 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 60 |
Office Management and Supervision | 3 |
Operations Management and Supervision | 26 |
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 4 |
Accounting | 117 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
Small Business Administration/Management | 5 |
Finance | 80 |
Financial Planning and Services | 19 |
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 3 |
Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 11 |
Restaurant/Food Services Management | 3 |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 53 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 32 |
Management Information Systems | 18 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 106 |
Marketing, Other | 3 |
Real Estate | 2 |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 30 |
Merchandising and Buying Operations | 1 |
Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 |
Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 12 |
Fashion Merchandising | 2 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 51 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 |
Journalism, Other | 11 |
Radio and Television | 32 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 33 |
Organizational Communication | 136 |
Public Relations/Image Management | 83 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200800 IPEDS survey data for University of Akron Main Campus.