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. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $34,464. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oakland was $825 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oakland. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its writing 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 writing majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 57 |
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