Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.0%
- Retention Rate
- 68.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $43,283
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,758
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $178/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $81,702 | $33,639 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $56,544 | $18,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,933 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $41,789 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $28,816 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $26,896 |
Outcomes Overview
Oakland City graduates earn a median of $43,283 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 39 percent with typical debt of $16,758. Monthly loan payments of $178 consume about 5 percent of gross income, which falls below the recommended 10 percent threshold. The university's General Baptist roots and strong education programs traditionally funnel graduates into teaching, ministry, and social services careers. With a 95.9 percent employment rate and relatively manageable debt loads, graduates avoid the crushing financial burden seen at many private institutions. While earnings lag behind national averages, the combination of affordable net costs and solid job placement creates an average return on investment for students seeking careers in service-oriented fields.