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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #551 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 527 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 551 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 121 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. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Oakland. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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 social sciences majors at Oakland University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 158 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 134 |
| English Language & Literature | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| History | 38 |
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