Earnings Distribution
How Oakland University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | $90,920 | $97,930 | +8% |
| St. John's University-New York | $168,080 | $161,992 | -4% |
| Russell Sage College | $179,414 | $154,399 | -14% |
| Michigan State University | $82,912 | $100,234 | +21% |
| Western Michigan University | $88,781 | $86,795 | -2% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan
Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oakland UniversityRochester Hills | $14,694 | $90,920 | $97,930 | — | — |
 Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids | $13,630 | $96,834 | — | — | — |
 Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant | $14,190 | $91,281 | — | — | — |
 Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo | $15,298 | $88,781 | $86,795 | — | — |
 Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti | $15,510 | $85,141 | — | — | — |
 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing | $15,988 | $82,912 | $100,234 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $94,220 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with educational administration and supervision graduates
Training and Development Managers
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Education Administrators, All Other
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.