Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Auburn Hills, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakland Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 12,748 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,395 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 19.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,105, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,777 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,395
Graduation Rate
19.3%
Median Debt
$9,105
Average Net Price
$5,777
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.24x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.11x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
12,748
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,020
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,560
Pell Grant Rate
30.7%
Federal Loan Rate
15.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,590
Income $30K–$48K
$4,325
Income $48K–$75K
$7,232
Income $110K+
$12,314
Student Demographics
Women
60.4%
White
47.9%
Black
23.2%
Hispanic
7.2%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
20.5%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (64)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,986 | 767 |
| Business Administration & Management | $58,757 | 200 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,621 | 122 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $58,808 | 102 |
| Mental Health Services | $45,431 | 84 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,494 | 57 |
| Accounting | $62,744 | 43 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $50,694 | 41 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 39 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 31 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,926 | 28 |
| Interior Architecture | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 27 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $39,467 | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | $53,289 | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Legal Support Services | $60,091 | 16 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| American Sign Language | $39,402 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 160 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $81,626 | 117 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $51,401 | 113 |
| Fire Protection | $61,752 | 78 |
| Health Services Administration | $42,682 | 51 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 38 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 34 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Legal Support Services | $53,595 | 19 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| International Studies | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Michigan
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Business Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Architecture Programs
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