Academics and Majors
Explore majors and programs at The University of Akron. See how far you’ll rise!
Where others imagine the future, we invent it. Where others dream it, we do it. Where others settle, we soar.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Choose from 200 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates. Many are interdisciplinary in nature, allowing you to expand on your interests.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Study with leading researchers, artists, educators and strategists to earn an advanced degree that opens doors.
UAKRON ONLINE
Earn a degree 100% online or add a few online classes to your schedule.
SCHOOL OF LAW
With more than 100 years of history, Akron Law is known for its practicality, flexibility and quality.
Academic Excellence
#1 Ranked
University in the world for polymer science and plastics engineering (EduRank)
95% Overall
Placement rate for spring 2021 graduates
100%
Nurse anesthesia students passed the national certification exam on their first time in 2022.
100%
Engineering students gain hands-on experience
One of a kind
UA is home to the National Museum of Psychology, the only one of its kind in the U.S.
Top 1%
UA's College of Business is among the top 1% in the world, holding dual AACSB accreditation
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
Students in grades 7-12 can enroll at UA to earn both college and high school credit - tuition free! Save time and money toward your future college degree.
Still Undecided?
UA provides a support system for Exploratory Students that empowers you to experience and explore various degree programs before declaring a major.