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Undergraduate Majors at University of Akron Main Campus

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.

List of undergrad majors offered at University of Akron Main Campus
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.