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, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in medical prep.
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Oakland was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for medical prep majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in health/medical prep programs. This is an increase of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
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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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health/Medical Prep Programs from Oakland in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were 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, 74% 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 medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Oakland medical prep 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 medical prep majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 600 |
| Other Health Professions | 246 |
| Medicine | 120 |
| Public Health | 50 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.