Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,337
33rd percentile
Est. Median Debt
$23,013
Est. from national median (6 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Oakland University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Oakland University graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all biological/biosystems engineering bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Biological/Biosystems Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Oakland University$57,337$23,013*
National Median$59,620$23,012*0.39
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Oakland University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.