Nursing at Oakland University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Oakland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakland University is in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Studying Online at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Oakland University
Use these rankings to compare Oakland University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #29 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #897 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #29 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #897 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #29 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #126 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #897 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Oakland University
Graduates of Oakland University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,881 |
| 2 years | $66,665 |
| 3 years | $68,262 |
| 4 years | $74,557 |
| 5 years | $87,566 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Oakland University report median earnings of $74,557, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Oakland University comes in at $29,430.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Oakland University
This Nursing program at Oakland University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 438 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 36 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 29 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 12 |
| Forensic Nursing. | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Oakland University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.