Engineering at Oakland University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Oakland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakland University is in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Studying Online at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Oakland University
Use these rankings to compare Oakland University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 26 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 100 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Oakland University
Students who complete Oakland University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,660 |
| 2 years | $86,628 |
| 3 years | $91,668 |
| 4 years | $99,045 |
| 5 years | $107,741 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Oakland University take home a median $99,045, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Oakland University is $26,719.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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