Oakland City University ★ Hidden gem
Oakland City, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 499 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,980 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,781 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,637 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,005 |
| $110k and up | $18,550 |
| All families (average) | $15,210 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $95,190 | +$58,698 | clears the bar | $31,243 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,663 | +$22,171 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $101,855 | +$65,363 | clears the bar | $33,639 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $62,595 | +$26,103 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,123 | +$39,631 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.