by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $35,545. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, journalism students borrow a median amount of $36,567 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Oakland journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 116 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
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