Science Technologies/Technicians at Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Oakland Community College graduates in science technologies/technicians earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland Community College Compares for Science Technologies/Technicians
All 7 colleges reporting science technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont, WV | $63,423 | $75,033 | #1 | $51,538 |
| 2 | Frederick Community College Frederick, MD | $61,528 | $53,998 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $58,808 | $62,006 | #2 | $53,078 |
| 4 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $56,179 | $58,307 | #3 | $45,268 |
| 5 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $53,501 | $55,528 | #4 | $24,614 |
| 6 | Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | $45,439 | $46,670 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Moorefield, WV | $39,683 | $46,947 | #6 | — |
Other Majors at Oakland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,621 | $68,856 | #510 of 962 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,744 | $40,424 | #7 of 225 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,494 | $55,731 | #341 of 560 |
| Legal Support Services | $60,091 | — | #4 of 109 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,757 | $35,493 | #70 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,926 | $51,827 | #47 of 426 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,289 | $46,032 | #197 of 237 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $50,694 | — | #84 of 117 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $45,844 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,431 | $35,726 | #11 of 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,986 | $37,347 | #412 of 947 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,467 | $30,486 | #22 of 93 |
| American Sign Language | $39,402 | $28,103 | #4 of 6 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $38,657 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland Community College science technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,078 one year after graduating and $58,808 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland Community College rank for science technologies/technicians?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for science technologies/technicians graduates, Oakland Community College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is science technologies/technicians at Oakland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for science technologies/technicians ($51,780), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.