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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 338 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 375 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Oakland. This makes it the #390 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from Oakland. About 32% were men and 68% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Oakland University.
Visual & Performing Arts 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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Music | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.