Health Professions at Oakland University
If you plan to study Health Professions, 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 & Distance Learning at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Oakland University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #27 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #136 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1051 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 92 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #27 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #91 of 465 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #136 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1051 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Oakland University
Those who finish Oakland University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,149 |
| 2 years | $66,946 |
| 3 years | $72,340 |
| 4 years | $82,569 |
| 5 years | $79,994 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Oakland University take home a median $82,569, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Oakland University stands at $28,240.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Oakland University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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