by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 135 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,446 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,665 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Oakland is $250 per month.
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, 91 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oakland. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were 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, 70% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Oakland social work 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Oakland University.
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