Public & Social Service at Oakland University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Oakland University
Use these rankings to compare Oakland University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 28 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Oakland University
Those who finish Oakland University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,474 |
| 2 years | $34,233 |
| 3 years | $42,055 |
| 4 years | $49,474 |
| 5 years | $57,148 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Oakland University take home a median $49,474, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Oakland University is $28,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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