MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Akron

Public university ยท Akron, Ohio

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Part-Time MBA

University of Akron is a public university with graduate business programs in Akron, Ohio. Those programs run through the College of Business & School of Accountancy. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 15 of the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 2,172 students, alongside 9,052 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 8 of 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio directory listing a part-time MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Akron in this directory - the other 17 MBA program options in Ohio are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Akron

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Akron may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business & School of Accountancy may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Akron
Business schoolCollege of Business & School of Accountancy
Controlpublic
LocationAkron, Ohio
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, high research activity (R2)
MBA formats listed MBA Part-Time MBA
Graduate enrollment2,172
Undergraduate enrollment9,052
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Akron

Details below come from University of Akron's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Flexible MBA

Part-Time MBA
$600-$601 per credit
  • Delivery Online or in person
What that price is$500 instructional fee + $100 Akron fee = $600/credit resident; +$1 non-resident surcharge = $601/credit non-resident (2026-2027)
On lengthSix years allowed; most working full-time finish in about two years, as fast as one year full-time. Base tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass - an online delivery fee of $15/credit hour applies on top of it.
Class scheduleTwo eight-week sessions per semester, one course focus at a time

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $97,795 Median of 59 graduates working one year after completion +12% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $108,489 Median of 53 graduates working four years after completion +11% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $29,568 Median across 25 borrowers entering repayment About 0.30x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 18 schools in MBA Lab's Ohio MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Akron ranks 5th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Akron's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Akron's context.

Compare with other schools in Ohio

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Akron This page Akron Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $97,795
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $92,560
Ohio State University Columbus Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $116,824
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $93,585
Ashland University Ashland — MBA, Online MBA $68,286
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Yes MBA, Online MBA $95,153
Cleveland State University Cleveland Yes MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA $75,668
Franklin University Columbus — MBA, Online MBA $73,846
John Carroll University University Heights Yes MBA, Part-Time MBA $62,816

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Akron offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists a part-time MBA at University of Akron, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Flexible MBA at University of Akron cost?

University of Akron lists $600-$601 per credit for the Flexible MBA. $500 instructional fee + $100 Akron fee = $600/credit resident; +$1 non-resident surcharge = $601/credit non-resident (2026-2027). Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Flexible MBA at University of Akron, and when does it meet?

The Flexible MBA is delivered either fully online or in person. Six years allowed; most working full-time finish in about two years, as fast as one year full-time. Base tuition figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass - an online delivery fee of $15/credit hour applies on top of it. Classes meet: Two eight-week sessions per semester, one course focus at a time

What do graduates of University of Akron's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $97,795 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Akron who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $108,489. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Akron?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $29,568 for business master's graduates at University of Akron. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.30x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Akron's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Akron appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Akron a public or private institution?

University of Akron is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Akron, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare University of Akron with other schools in Ohio?

MBA Lab lists 18 schools in its Ohio MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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