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 film.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Film majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,011 a year. This is less than $25,425, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in film from Oakland. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Oakland film 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 film majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 61 |
| Music | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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