The University of Akron offers the only corrosion engineering bachelor’s degree program in the country. The program incorporates a multidisciplinary curriculum to train students to understand the origins of corrosion and manage its effects. The program also integrates a strong management component to help our students develop the skills that are necessary for executing real-world projects. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Corrosion Engineering.
Corrosion engineering requires a broad knowledge and cuts across many disciplines. Students receive instruction in:
chemical engineering
mechanical engineering
civil engineering
electrical engineering
material science and engineering
physics
chemistry and electrochemistry
computational modeling
Career Opportunities
An individual with a Bachelor of Science in Corrosion Engineering can find employment in any industry that is impacted by material degradation — including the oil and gas, chemical processing, and construction industries. Corrosion engineers are the second highest paid type of engineer, according to the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Outlook
As infrastructure weakens due to time and weather conditions, the demand for corrosion engineers is high to mitigate or slow down the effects of corrosion. UA’s unique program means our students are in top demand.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Auburn Science and Engineering Center,
302 Buchtel Common,
Akron,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
