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.