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 public health.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in public health from Oakland. This makes it the #215 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $59,330. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Oakland. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
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, 76% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Oakland make a median salary of $55,015. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in public health from Oakland. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 600 |
| Other Health Professions | 246 |
| Medicine | 120 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 48 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.