Oakland Community College
Public two-year college in Auburn Hills, MI that costs an average of $5,190 a year after financial aid and graduates 21% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,190
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
21%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,666
PublicLarge suburb12,748 undergraduates
Cost of Oakland Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,996 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,220 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,880 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,190 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,809 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,526 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,765 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,572 |
| $110,001+ | $10,688 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Oakland Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 56% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,320 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,666 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 21st of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,593 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $109 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 16% |
Majors and programs at Oakland Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 241 | $70,002 | — |
| Fire Protection | 122 | $61,399 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 308 | $56,662 | $5,250 |
| Legal Support Services | 33 | $49,467 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 139 | $40,835 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 101 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 2 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 21 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 93 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 3 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 42 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 4 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 10 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 15 | — | — |
| Mechanics and Repairers | 11 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 73 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 60 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (59)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 218 | $76,193 | $9,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 97 | $61,609 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 42 | $49,889 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 41 | $48,897 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 69 | $47,296 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 74 | $45,665 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 241 | $43,318 | $6,750 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 84 | $40,055 | $10,226 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,437 | $39,986 | $7,425 |
| American Sign Language | — | $37,460 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $26,631 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 135 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 71 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 11 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 50 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 11 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 27 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | 44 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Journalism | 9 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 6 | — | — |
| Library Science, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 76 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 194 | — | $8,920 |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 87 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 26 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Community College | Warren | $13,418 | — | $44,976 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids | $3,357 | — | $43,741 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | $5,292 | — | $44,318 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | $9,329 | — | $45,652 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | $5,268 | — | $34,732 |
| Delta College | University Center | $7,911 | — | $41,641 |
| Mott Community College | Flint | $9,438 | — | $37,337 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo | $2,461 | — | $43,182 |
About Oakland Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Auburn Hills, MI |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 12,748 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | oaklandcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Oakland Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,996 a year (tuition and fees: $3,220 in-state, $5,880 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,190 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,809.
How much do Oakland Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,666 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 27 similar colleges in Michigan.
What is Oakland Community College's graduation rate?
21% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.