Is Oakland Community College worth it?
Oakland Community College is a public, two-year institution in Auburn Hills, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 2,307 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,679
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,677
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,395
Average net price
$5,777
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
2,307
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,748
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $37,347 | $43,986 | 430 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $68,856 | $79,621 | 138 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | $53,078 | $58,808 | 97 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $35,493 | $58,757 | 67 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,731 | $62,494 | 57 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $46,032 | $53,289 | 28 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $40,424 | $62,744 | 22 |
| American Sign Language | Associate | $28,103 | $39,402 | 21 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $30,486 | $39,467 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $51,827 | $56,926 | 19 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $38,657 | N/A | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $37,239 | $51,401 | 19 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $45,844 | N/A | 18 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | $42,262 | $53,595 | 18 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $44,178 | $61,752 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 363 |
| General Studies | Associate | 241 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 148 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 135 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 124 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 96 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 92 |
| Social Work | Associate | 87 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 82 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 66 |
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Sources: federal figures for Oakland Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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