by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Oakland University will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Oakland University this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 15,799 undergraduate students at Oakland University is 1,181 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 20 to 1 which places Oakland University among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Oakland University , there are 20 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A significant percentage of the instructors (50.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (98.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Oakland University compares to the national average
Oakland University offers 104 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 70 majors within 23 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Oakland University awarded 3,563 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 443 | 443 |
| Health Professions (Other) | 0 | 309 | 309 |
| Human Resource Management | 0 | 207 | 207 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 0 | 182 | 182 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 156 | 156 |
Find out what Oakland University's top fields of study and majors are