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Accounting and Related Services at Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,833/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #134 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$776K	$735K	$634K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	12.5x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	7.9x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	78	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,776

Out-of-state: $92,752 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,336

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,292

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$81,191

36% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $59,833 per year, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Oakland University earn slightly above the $53,724 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 12.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $22,292 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #134 out of 714 programs, Oakland University's Accounting and Related Services program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $59,833 to $81,191 shows 36% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Oakland University

With 70% of applicants admitted, Oakland University prioritizes broad access, serving 12,450 students in Rochester Hills, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oakland University's Accounting and Related Services program score?

A score of 78/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Oakland University's Accounting and Related Services graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Oakland University rank so high for Accounting and Related Services?

The #134 ranking out of 714 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →