Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public · 12,351 undergraduates
Of 65 programs with reported earnings, 63 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 102 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,422 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,560 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,711 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,874 |
| $110k and up | $19,217 |
| All families (average) | $9,120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,667 | +$46,858 | clears the bar | $20,641 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $54,767 | +$19,958 | clears the bar | $23,432 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,141 | +$10,332 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,347 | +$35,538 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $90,737 | +$55,928 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,444 | +$62,635 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,991 | +$21,182 | clears the bar | $24,200 | 1.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $63,534 | +$28,725 | clears the bar | $23,780 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,396 | +$13,587 | clears the bar | $27,542 | 2 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,967 | +$65,158 | clears the bar | $25,971 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $122,437 | +$87,628 | clears the bar | $25,785 | 0.3 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $116,041 | +$81,232 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,127 | +$44,318 | clears the bar | $22,423 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,662 | +$20,853 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $55,754 | +$20,945 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 65 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.