by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in me from Oakland. This makes it the #40 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,213 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, me students borrow a median amount of $25,689 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,590.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Oakland is $222 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oakland was $825 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $548 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
Of the 173 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from Oakland in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Oakland make a median salary of $105,451 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 me majors earned their master's degree from Oakland. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 174 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
| Industrial Engineering | 34 |
| Robotics Engineering | 20 |
| Biological Engineering | 20 |
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