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Academics and Majors

Explore majors and programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK. See how far you’ll rise!

Where others imagine the future, we invent it. Where others dream it, we do it. Where others settle, we soar.

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Choose from 200 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates. Many are interdisciplinary in nature, allowing you to expand on your interests.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Study with leading researchers, artists, educators and strategists to earn an advanced degree that opens doors.

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UAKRON ONLINE

Earn a degree 100% online or add a few online classes to your schedule.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

With more than 100 years of history, Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKLaw is known for its practicality, flexibility and quality.

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Academic Excellence

#1 Ranked

University in the U.S. for polymer science and plastics engineering (EduRank)

95% Overall

Placement rate for spring 2021 graduates

100%

Nurse anesthesia students passed the national certification exam on their first time in 2022.

100%

Engineering students gain hands-on experience

One of a kind

UA is home to the National Museum of Psychology, the only one of its kind in the U.S.

Top 1%

UA's College of Business is among the top 1% in the world, holding dual AACSB accreditation

3+3 JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAM

UA offers five innovative 3+3 Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor (B.A./J.D.) degree pathways, providing students with a unique opportunity to obtain both their undergraduate and law degrees in a condensed six-year timeframe.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Find targeted training and business-specific offerings available on campus and online. Benefit from the deep resources of our research university and industry experts.

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CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Receive academic credit for relevant knowledge and skills acquired through alternative learning experiences accelerating the completion of your undergraduate degree while reducing cost.

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ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S & MASTER’S DEGREES

Earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in as little as five years and for less money.

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COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

Students in grades 7-12 can enroll at UA to earn both college and high school credit - tuition free! Save time and money toward your future college degree.

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OTHER UA CAMPUSES

Earn a degree for your dream career close to home in Summit, Cuyahoga, Medina and Wayne counties.

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Still Undecided?

UA provides a support system for Exploratory Students that empowers you to experience and explore various degree programs before declaring a major.

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