Median Earnings (1yr)
$90,920
43rd percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
51
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Oakland University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Oakland University graduates earn $91k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oakland University$90,920$97,930
Ferris State University$96,834
Central Michigan University$91,281
Western Michigan University$88,781$86,795
Eastern Michigan University$85,141
Michigan State University$82,912$100,234
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$13,630$96,834
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$91,281
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$15,298$88,781
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$15,510$85,141
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$82,912

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.