Aim high — and rise higher than you ever imagined.

We help every student prepare for a future career and feel confident entering the competitive workforce.

YOUR LIFE AS A ZIP

Handshake

An online job board where employers post job openings and connect with students and alumni from UA.

of UA students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018 

participated in some form of experiential learning before graduating. 

Moreover, graduates with experiential learning earned, on average, $5,000 more in starting pay than those without experiential learning.

of UA students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018

participated in some form of experiential learning before graduating. 

Moreover, graduates with experiential learning earned, on average, $5,000 more in starting pay than those without experiential learning.

Career Lab

UA's career-focused work and learning space 

with laptops and trained Career Assistants, ready to help you. 

Career fairs

Representatives from hundreds of companies participate in our career fairs, giving you opportunities to network with professionals and explore options for jobs, internships and co-ops.

of UA students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018 

are employed full-time in their chosen field or in a position that requires a degree, or they are continuing their education. 

of UA students who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2016 

are employed full-time in their chosen field or in a position that requires a degree, or they are continuing their education. 

93% of our engineering students have jobs, 

or continue their education, within six months of graduation. 

Alumni Association

We Rise Together

Our proud alumni remain connected to the University through local events, the Akron E-Magazine and ongoing professional development and career services.

UA students who applied to medical school in 2019 had an acceptance rate higher than the national placement rate.

Graduates from the Computer Information Systems (Networking) program experience a 96 percent placement rate.