Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $38,446 at Oakland University come in 5% above the national median of $36,554 for Social Work programs.
At 8.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,000 debt-to-$38,446 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #144 out of 338 programs, Oakland University's Social Work offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,446 to $50,800 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.