Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
250
Online Programs
10
Salary after Completing
$17,100 - $75,200
Offered Degrees at OU
Oakland University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Oakland University offers 250 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 109 | 0 |
| Master's | 60 | 4 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 18 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 3 | 1 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 39 | 5 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 20 | 0 |
| Total | 250 | 10 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
OU Bachelor's Programs
Oakland University offers Bachelor's degree with 109 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Latin American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Chinese Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 89 | |
| Communication | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 2 | $27,600 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 158 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 95 | $63,900 |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 63 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 187 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 175 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 140 | |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 2 | $69,700 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 4 | $75,200 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 107 | $73,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Engineering Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | - | - |
| Linguistics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | $28,800 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | $25,000 |
| Writing | ✕ | 1 | $17,100 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 142 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 3 | $39,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 139 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 130 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 83 | $24,700 |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Biophysics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Anatomy | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 42 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 3 | $27,000 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Juvenile Corrections | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 88 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Social Work | ✕ | 87 | $31,000 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 72 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 15 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 34 | $35,700 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 1 | $31,800 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | $24,500 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Acting | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Musical Theatre | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 3 | $20,200 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Painting | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Sculpture | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | - | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Technology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 733 | |
| Health and Wellness | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Environmental Health | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 438 | $59,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✕ | 179 | $30,700 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 458 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 70 | $41,600 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Project Management | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 67 | $54,700 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 3 | $56,300 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 41 | $43,900 |
| Human Resources Development | ✕ | 71 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 59 | $56,200 |
| Actuarial Science | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 92 | $43,900 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History | ✕ | 1 | $32,300 |
OU Master's Programs
Oakland University offers Master's degree with 60 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Communication | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 76 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Artificial Intelligence | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 120 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 11 | $45,200 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✔ | 18 | $44,100 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | ✕ | - | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | ✕ | - | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | 10 | $40,400 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Education (other) | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 98 | |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 31 | $95,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 31 | $90,900 |
| Systems Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Industrial Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Linguistics | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Statistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 73 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 21 | $47,800 |
| Social Work | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | - | - |
| Conducting | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Pedagogy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 151 | |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 57 | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 26 | $58,300 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Forensic Nursing | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 145 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 84 | $86,300 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 30 | $61,500 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Resources Development | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 19 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| History | ✕ | - | - |
OU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Oakland University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 18 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 22 | $79,800 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Systems Engineering | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Biophysics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Nursing Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
OU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Oakland University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 182 | - |
| Medicine | ✕ | 117 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 28 | - |
OU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Oakland University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | - | - |
OU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Oakland University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 39 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Statistics | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Financial Analytics | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | - | - |
| Conducting | ✕ | - | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 32 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Forensic Nursing | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Resources Development | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | - | - |
OU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Oakland University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 20 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Music Performance | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Finance | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
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