Is Oakland University worth it?
Oakland University is a public, four-year institution in Rochester Hills, Michigan (large suburb). It awarded 4,158 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, psychology and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,659
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,708
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,612
Average net price
$9,120
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
4,158
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,351
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $74,917 | $81,667 | 630 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $51,010 | $70,347 | 277 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $29,225 | $54,767 | 252 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,440 | $48,396 | 213 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $66,537 | $90,737 | 201 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,795 | $55,662 | 198 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,213 | $97,444 | 192 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,026 | $45,141 | 156 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $61,804 | $79,127 | 150 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,157 | $63,534 | 148 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $50,087 | $69,448 | 143 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,497 | $55,991 | 138 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $108,536 | $117,829 | 129 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,623 | $99,967 | 109 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $91,379 | $122,437 | 96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 438 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 204 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 179 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 117 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 87 |
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Sources: federal figures for Oakland University. 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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