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. In addition, we cover how Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 223 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $30,687. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, design students borrow a median amount of $26,616 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all design bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,178.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at Oakland is $245 per month.
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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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a bachelor's degree in design from Oakland. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its design 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 design majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Music | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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