Medicine at Oakland University
If you are interested in studying Medicine, consider the program at Oakland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 117 medicine degrees were awarded at Oakland University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oakland University
Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Oakland University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s Medicine program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Oakland University
Students who complete Oakland University’s Medicine program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,109 |
| 2 years | $57,770 |
| 3 years | $65,049 |
| 4 years | $104,788 |
| 5 years | $132,561 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Medicine graduates from Oakland University take home a median $104,788, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Oakland University
This Medicine program at Oakland University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 117 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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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