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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 255 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Oakland. This makes it the #167 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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. 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, 152 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Oakland. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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 communication & journalism from Oakland. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Oakland University.
Communication & Journalism 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 |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 116 |
| Journalism | 23 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 134 |
| Social Sciences | 92 |
| English Language & Literature | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| History | 38 |
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