Mathematics at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in mathematics earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakland University Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
| … | |||||
| 266 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,944 | $58,912 | #254 | $43,127 |
| 267 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $57,744 | $58,726 | #255 | $47,277 |
| 268 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $57,603 | $52,415 | #292 | $29,219 |
| 269 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $57,531 | $60,660 | #238 | — |
| 270 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $57,453 | $65,214 | #197 | $46,130 |
| 271 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $57,434 | $50,577 | #298 | $43,169 |
| 272 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $57,392 | $58,351 | #259 | $42,424 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Oakland University ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562).
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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.