Education at Oakland University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Oakland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Oakland University
Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Oakland University
Use these rankings to compare Oakland University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1044 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1044 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Oakland University
Students who complete Oakland University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,724 |
| 2 years | $43,127 |
| 3 years | $46,771 |
| 4 years | $51,626 |
| 5 years | $57,561 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Oakland University earn a median of $51,626, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Oakland University stands at $29,019.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Oakland University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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