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 hr.
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Oakland was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for hr 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 #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Human Resource Management Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in human resource management. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in hr from Oakland. This makes it the #190 most popular school for hr master’s degree candidates in the country.
HR majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,010 a year. This is higher than $50,415, which is the national median for all hr bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, hr students borrow a median amount of $20,700 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hr bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,566.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the hr program at Oakland is $171 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.
The hr program at Oakland awarded 183 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going 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, 78% 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 hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Oakland hr 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.
HR majors graduating with a master's degree from Oakland make a median salary of $79,034 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all hr graduates with a master's is $59,948.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in hr from Oakland. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 hr.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hr majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 200 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 111 |
| Accounting | 95 |
| Marketing | 77 |
| General Business/Commerce | 60 |
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