Top Ranked Programs
Oakland City University's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation. Business Administration is the largest program with 39 graduates annually, followed by General Studies, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, and Biology, General. Across 5 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in applied business and professional disciplines. The institution's highest-earning programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings capture meaningful labor-market outcomes. Criminal Justice leads with median earnings of $62,595 four years after enrollment across 10 graduates, while Business Administration delivers median earnings of $58,663 for 39 graduates. The concentration of Business — representing 39% of degree output — aligns with the institution's positioning as a professional and applied-career-focused private university. This program-mix signature supports graduates entering stable occupational pathways where employer demand remains consistent and early-career earnings reflect immediate labor-market value. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Oakland City University's dominant program families align with regional and national workforce demand. As a smaller institution graduating roughly 80 students annually across its portfolio, the university maintains focused program depth in fields where employers actively recruit and where four-year earnings outcomes reflect strong market positioning.