Oakland University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Oakland University at a glance

• 12,351

  students enrolled

• 4,335

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,120

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,429 in state, $24,737 out of state

• $49,017

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,612

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Oakland University

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

• 850

  open professional jobs

• 104

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  37 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Oakland County

  2026-08 · up 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $95,296

  median household income

  Oakland County

• 54%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (15 open), finance (90 open), sales (90 open), operations (122 open), marketing (27 open), human resources (43 open).

Hiring most: General Motors (55), Lucid Motors (47), Scout Motors (34), Alten Technology USA (29), Lear (22), Sun Communities (20), Barton Malow (15), Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (15).

What they hire for: Engineering (278), Operations (122), Finance (90), Sales (90), Human Resources (43), Data & Analytics (30). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Oakland County Workforce Development Board/Oakland County Michigan Works!.

• Oakland County Michigan Works! NoviNovi · 248-926-1820 · 8am - 5pm M - F
• Oakland County Michigan Works! PontiacPontiac · 248-276-1777 · 8:00-5:00 M, Tu, Thr, Fri and 8:00-7:00 Wed
• Oakland County Michigan Works! TroyTroy · 248-823-5101 · 8-5 M-F
• Oakland County Michigan Works! WaterfordWaterford · 248-617-3600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Michigan

• Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · 12,568 students
• Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · 10,055 students
• Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · 10,035 students
• Wayne State UniversityDetroit · 15,587 students
• Henry Ford CollegeDearborn · 8,643 students
• Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · 8,106 students

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Common questions

How big is Oakland University?

Oakland University enrolls about 12,351 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awards about 4,335 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Oakland University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Oakland University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,017 six years after entry and $58,612 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Oakland University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Oakland University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics and automation (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Oakland University?

850 open professional jobs are listed in Oakland County, 104 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. General Motors has the most openings.