Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI

CIP 24.01

$36,157Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,534Median earnings 4 years after
$61,563Median earnings 5 years after
$23,780Median federal debt
122Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oakland University earn a median of $36,157 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $23,780, about 66% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$47,121$27,125
Siena Heights University
Adrian
$44,746$15,625
Baker College
Owosso
$42,426$28,606
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$40,740$30,313
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$38,583$23,646
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$38,065$18,765
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$37,742$25,000
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$35,767$27,660
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids
$33,555$27,000
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$30,916$27,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$25,046$18,028

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Oakland University make?

The median salary is $36,157 one year after graduation and $61,563 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,780.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.