Medicine at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · First Professional Degree · about 113 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in medicine earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakland University Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine 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 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 46 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $116,814 | $120,732 | #46 | $64,475 |
| 47 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $116,665 | $120,868 | #45 | $66,463 |
| 48 | The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX | $116,208 | $118,149 | #53 | $61,688 |
| 49 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $116,041 | $122,352 | #43 | — |
| 50 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $115,241 | $130,488 | #35 | $62,460 |
| 51 | Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY | $115,161 | $109,609 | #71 | $66,054 |
| 52 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $114,132 | $103,853 | #85 | $79,753 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn $116,041 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Oakland University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460).
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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.