Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at University of Akron Wayne College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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University of Akron Wayne College

302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH

Established in 1972 as Wayne General and Technical College, University of Akron Wayne College serves as an integral educational resource for the Wayne, Medina and Holmes Counties. The campus is situated on the north edge of the city of Orrville occupying 160 acres of land area.

UA-WC offers quality and accessible academic programs as it strives to become a center of excellence in teaching and learning. The average class size in this school is 18 and the student-to-faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Full-time faculty members of this school are highly qualified and more than half of them are doctorate degree holders.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, UA-WC is authorized to award associate degrees. Students can obtain initial credits for a bachelor's degree in this campus as preparation for transfer to the Akron campus or other four-year institutions. UA-WC also hosts continuing education and workforce development programs.

Utilizing appropriate technology and effective instructional methods, this college fosters an environment that support student learning and develop their analytic and critical thinking capability. UA-WC has recently added two new bachelor's degrees to its roster of credit programs, the Bachelor in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Social Works.

UA-WC provides the students with the opportunities to participate in sports and it is a home to the Wayne Warriors athletic team. For students to become involved in several activities apart from athletics, they can participate in various clubs and organizations, social events and cultural activities.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Akron Wayne College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Akron, OH
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $71940

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).