THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
College of Engineering
1,260
Students placed in co-ops each year
$63,365
Average salary of graduates
$1M
Research funding per month
Future Engineers
Why Akron?
Co-op Program
Blend paid industry work with your studies. Co-ops can lead to full-time employment after graduation.
Design Teams
Rockets or robots? Race cars or remote-control planes? Whatever your interest, we have a design team for you.
Research
The development of new technologies, breakthroughs, and scientific advances are a routine part of students’ education.
Alumni Stories
On the job with an electrical engineer
Why does a brewery need an engineer?
Learn this and more in this edition of Alumni Stories with College of Engineering alum John Blystone at Great Lakes Brewing Co.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I chose UA specifically for engineering. All of my professors have been great. When I graduate, I have a job lined up with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., where I had six co-ops over my college career.
— TODD DICKERHOOF,
majoring in electrical engineering
Events
Engineering Visit Day - September 27
Learn about the enrollment process, academic programs, scholarships, financial assistance, student life and so much more. Attend Engineering Visit Day.
NEWS
Zips Racing marks its 30th year
See the first car, its technical specs and the story behind its number. Also, Zips Racing alums: Where are they now?
Welcome, new faculty
We've added four faculty members this fall, with expertise in biomedical devices, microrobots, sustainable energy and electromagnetics.
Professor receives $1.13M federal grant to develop 3D breast tumor models
The work aims to improve drug testing and could lead to the discovery of more effective anticancer drugs.
