Colleges and Universities in Oakland County
Oakland County is home some of the state's most significant educational institutions, offering degree and continuing education programs for every area of interest or pursuit.
Baker College, Auburn Hills
Baker is the largest private college system in the state of Michigan offering programs in business, health and human services, technical and engineering.
Central Michigan University Extension Center, Southfield
Offers degree and certificate programs, as well as professional personal development programs for adult learners.
Central Michigan University Extension Center, Troy
Offers degree and certificate programs, as well as professional personal development programs for adult learners.
Cranbrook Academy of Art
An independent graduate degree-granting institution offering an intense studio-based experience where artists-in-residence mentor students in art, architecture and design.
ITT Technical Institute, Troy
Offering high-tech education in career fields including electronics, web development, computer programming, computer networking, and computer drafting and design.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield
Among Michigan's largest independent universities offering programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree levels through colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management.
Madonna University, Orchard Lake Center
One of the largest Catholic Franciscan independent universities in the country; offers undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional study.
Michigan State University Extension, Troy and Birmingham
Offerings include off-campus degree programs, noncredit courses, conferences, workshops and continuing professional education.
Midwestern Baptist College, Pontiac
Curriculum provides for thorough study of the Bible, including the complete doctrinal and theological position of the fundamental Christian faith, and a broad-based general education in the liberal arts.
Oakland Community College
Offers more than 80 two-year degree programs and more than 45 one-year certificate programs at five campuses located throughout Oakland County.
Oakland University, Rochester Hills
A 14,000-student, major state university that offers baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees and programs in continuing education.
Rochester College, Rochester Hills
An accredited Christian college with a variety of degree program offerings located in one of the most popular residential communities of southeastern Michigan.
Saginaw Valley State University's Oakland Regional Education Center (REC)
Offers graduate education programs designed to meet the needs of teachers and educators in the region.
Siena Heights University, Southfield
A Catholic university and an accredited co-educational liberal arts college offering associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees; headquartered in Adrian, Michigan, with a degree completion center in Southfield.
South University, Novi Campus
South University Novi is one of twelve South campuses offering a supportive environment to on-site and on-line students pursuing degrees in business, criminal justice, healthcare management, psychology, and professional counseling. Several additional degree programs are being added.
Walsh College, Troy
A respected upper-division business school with a reputation for providing quality, real-world business education that is both affordable and convenient.
Wayne State University Extension, Oakland Center
This new facility includes courses that meet the university general education requirements for graduation and courses leading to graduate and undergraduate degrees.
University of Phoenix, Oakland Campus
Programs provide real-world education for working professionals that make it possible for busy adults to earn their college degree or professional certificate while maintaining their careers.