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About University of Akron

According to Wikipedia, The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

University of Akron's Online Degrees

MTAX in Taxation

Required Credits: 30
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BS in Organizational Supervision

Required Credits: 62
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ATS in Technical Studies

Required Credits: 60
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AS in Fire Protection Technology

Required Credits: 60
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BS in Criminology And Criminal Justice

Required Credits: 120
Completion Time: None Reported
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BS in Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Required Credits: 120
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MA in Speech-Language Pathology

Required Credits: 54
Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in Strategic Communications

Required Credits: 30
Completion Time: None Reported
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AS in Customized

Required Credits: 60
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BA in Public Communication

Required Credits: 120
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BA in Public Relations

Required Credits: 120
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BA in Sociology

Required Credits: 120
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BS in Nursing: RN to BSN

Required Credits: 31
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BS in Allied Healthcare Administration

Required Credits: 120
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University of Akron Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual Applications	Acceptance	Graduation Rate	Median SAT Score	Median ACT Score
11,332	85%	60%	1110	22

How Much Does University of Akron Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$11,880

How Much Do University of Akron Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Akron, then you can expect to earn an average of $41,800 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Akron's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student Body	Under-Grads	Graduates
14,311	12,678	1,633

Where is University of Akron?

University of Akron is located at 302 Buchtel Common, Akron OH 44325-4702

How Safe is University of Akron?

Akron has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Akron Known For?

University of Akron is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Akron's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Law

#711

World Rank

#253

USA Rank

Political Science

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Who Are University of Akron's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Akron's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, History, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Akron's most famous alumni:

Kermit L. Hall: An American legal historian.
Tofy Mussivand: An Iranian physician and engineer.
Juris Upatnieks: A United States physicist.
Fred Pestello: An American sociologist.
Sandra Pianalto: An American economist.
Mike Lofgren: An American author.
Ara Parseghian: An American football player and coach .
Dan Horrigan: A 62nd mayor of Akron, Ohio.
Deborah L. Cook: An American judge.
Cinda Williams Chima: A Novelist.
Nick Kosir: An American meteorologist.
Meg Johnson: A .

Who Are University of Akron's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Akron's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Psychology, History, and Nursing. Here are some of University of Akron's most famous alumni:

Paul Finkelman: An American historian.
Raj Aggarwal: A Researcher in finance and international business.
Wiesław Binienda: A Polish engineer.
Meredith Gardner: An American cryptographer .
Katharine Kolcaba: An American nurse.
Edwin E. Wagner: An American writer.
R. Byron Pipes: An American academic.
Stephen Z. D. Cheng: An American chemist.
Adel F. Halasa: An American scientist.
Mary Biddinger: An American writer and academic.
Donora Hillard: An American educator, author.
Arthur M. Dula: An American lawyer.

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