University of Akron Wayne College

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Akron Wayne College?

Wayne College's reported overall graduation rate is 19%, and its reported student retention rate is 59%. The graduation figure is a cohort measure, not the percentage of everyone who attends Wayne College and eventually earns any credential.

IPEDS graduation rates generally follow first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking entrants and measure completion within a defined period, commonly 150% of a program's normal length. Students who transfer, attend part time or follow a different enrollment path may not be represented in the way a prospective student expects. Retention measures a different outcome: whether eligible students returned for the next academic year.

These figures warrant attention, but they do not establish why a student left or whether a student continued elsewhere. Applicants planning to start in Orrville and finish a degree through another University of Akron location should ask how that path is reflected in campus-level completion reporting.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Akron Wayne College?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures associated with the institution provide a one-year-after-completion view of earnings, not a prediction of any individual student's pay. Reported amounts include approximately $57,338 for registered nursing, $47,460 for business administration and $34,008 for social work. Figures for public relations and special education are approximately $35,824 and $32,243, respectively.

These are field-level outcomes, not a Wayne College starting-salary schedule. Students should confirm the credential level, population and campus coverage behind a field-of-study comparison before using it to assess a program available in Orrville. Earnings also vary with occupation, location, prior experience, hours worked and further education. The figures do not account for tuition paid or debt incurred.