General Economics at Oakland University
If you are interested in studying General Economics, consider the program at Oakland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.
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Studying Online at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Oakland University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s General Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 315 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Oakland University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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.