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#11 Best Public Universities in Michigan

Oakland Student Outcomes

Rochester Hills, Michigan

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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
45% vs. 41.9% national median
Graduation Rates for Oakland University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 13% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 31% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 40% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Oakland University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Oakland University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years
$46,700 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Oakland University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $37,800 per year
after 7 years $38,900 per year
after 8 years $42,500 per year
after 9 years $43,500 per year
after 10 years $46,700 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Oakland University students who are working and no longer in school is $46,700, which is 36% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$25,000
Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
53%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment
$258 per month
Percent of students actively repaying their loans
51% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Oakland student loan debt, explore your options.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171571 IPEDS survey data for Oakland University.

Last updated February 24, 2024