by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Other Health Professions Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 246 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 285 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $29,225. This is less than $38,492, which is the national median of all health professions majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, health professions students borrow a median amount of $25,263 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health professions bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,546.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health professions program at Oakland is $218 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 246 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from Oakland in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its health professions 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 600 |
| Medicine | 120 |
| Public Health | 50 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.