Science Technologies at Oakland Community College
If you are interested in studying Science Technologies, take a look at what Oakland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland Community College is in Auburn Hills, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Oakland Community College
Many students take online classes at Oakland Community College. Of 15,287 students, 5,653 (37%) studied exclusively online and 4,447 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Oakland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Oakland Community College’s Science Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 83 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Oakland Community College
Those who finish Oakland Community College’s Science Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,590 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $47,870 |
| 4 years | $47,462 |
| 5 years | $58,322 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Science Technologies graduates from Oakland Community College report median earnings of $47,462, compared with $42,222 for all Oakland Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Science Technologies graduates from Oakland Community College is $12,024.
Top-Paying Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Science Technologies program at Oakland Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Science Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
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
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