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, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Music Schools | 135 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in music from Oakland. This makes it the #241 most popular school for music 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. 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, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Oakland. About 56% were men and 44% 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, 94% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its music 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Oakland. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a master's in music.
| 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 music majors at Oakland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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