Median Earnings (1yr)
$69,446
69th percentile (60th in MI)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Oakland University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Oakland University graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 69th percentile of all management sciences and quantitative methods bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Oakland University$69,446
Michigan State University$69,443$74,432$23,2500.33
Central Michigan University$66,149$75,013$24,2500.37
University of Michigan-Dearborn$61,297$25,5000.42
Northwood University$54,298
Grand Valley State University$46,886$56,527$26,0000.55
National Median$62,069$23,2500.37

Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$15,988$69,443$23,250
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$66,149$24,250
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$14,944$61,297$25,500
Northwood University
Midland
$33,000$54,298
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$14,628$46,886$26,000

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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.