Oakwood University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Oakwood University at a glance

• 1,153

  students enrolled

• 197

  degrees and certificates a year

• 45%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,669

  average net price a year

  Tuition $20,722

• $30,969

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,488

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Oakwood University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Oakwood University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Madison County, where the college is.

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• 1,199

  open professional jobs

• 95

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  52 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Madison County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $83,528

  median household income

  Madison County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, health professions, business & management, which lead to research (6 open), clinical (4 open), finance (54 open), sales (51 open), operations (108 open), marketing (12 open).

Hiring most: Northrop Grumman (72), L3HARRIS Technologies (69), Trinzic (48), Blue Origin (47), Lockheed Martin (39), Leidos (38), RTX (36), Anduril Industries (27).

What they hire for: Engineering (673), Operations (108), Data & Analytics (62), Finance (54), Sales (51), Programs (40). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North, Region 1 Board.

• Alabama Career Center - HuntsvilleHuntsville · 256-851-0537 · 7:45-4:45 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Oakwood University?

Oakwood University enrolls about 1,153 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Huntsville, Alabama. It awards about 197 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Oakwood University?

45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Oakwood University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,969 six years after entry and $42,488 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Oakwood University offer AI or data science degrees?

Oakwood University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Oakwood University?

1,199 open professional jobs are listed in Madison County, 95 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Northrop Grumman has the most openings.