by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 194 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communications from Oakland. This makes it the #79 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,795 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, communications students borrow a median amount of $28,846 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Oakland is $282 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 communications majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oakland. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Communication & Media Studies from Oakland in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 23 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.