Oakland Community College, also known as OCC, was established on June 8, 1964 in Oakland County, Michigan. It is the largest community college of Michigan. OCC offers a Teaching Learning and Technology Center (TLTC). It serves as a resource for the staff to incorporate technology into classes. OCC has 7 campuses which are:
The athletics teams of Oakland Community College are known as the Raiders. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). Basketball, cross-country, and golf are offered at OCC.
Oakland Community College can be found in Bloomfield Hills, MI (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Oakland Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Oakland Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Instructors at Oakland Community College are well-paid.
In 2007, 24,532 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Oakland Community College
2480 Opdyke Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2266
General Phone: (248) 341-2000
http://www.oaklandcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 868 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, library assistant, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 298 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, accounting and management, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 231 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 121 | dental hygienist, medical coding, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 77 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections, fire-fighting, criminal science |
| Law | 68 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 62 | mental and social health services, massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | HVAC tech, mechanical drafting, robotics tech, architectural engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, computer hardware tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer programming, computer support, information technology, computer services management, system administration, computer security, network management, webmastering, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 50 | child care management, adult development and aging, foodservice management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 31 | pastry, chef training |
| Design | 21 | interior design, graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 17 | health care administration, medical office assistant, clinical assistant, medical transcription |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | photography |
| Office And Administration | 11 | office data entry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 11 | salon management, cosmetology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 10 | landscaping |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Music | 2 | voice, music theory and composition |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for Oakland Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,816 | 60 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 111 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 22 |
In 2007, Oakland Community College had a total enrollment of 24,532 students (13,667 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
Financial Aid:
Oakland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 115 | 119 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 115 | $87,856 | 119 | $84,294 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $87,856 | 119 | $84,294 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Basketball | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 6 | 7 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oakland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships
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