Median Earnings (1yr)
$104,665
48th percentile (40th in MI)
Sample Size
31
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Oakland University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Oakland University graduates earn $105k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all electrical, electronics and communications engineering masters 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

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oakland University$104,665$116,967
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$110,687$118,172
University of Michigan-Dearborn$109,491$123,056
National Median$105,380

Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$17,228$110,687
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$14,944$109,491

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.