by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Oakland stacks up against peers offering communication & media studies.
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Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies. Specifically, it ranked #387 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Oakland report a median salary of $45,064 a year. This is lower than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is lower than $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. About 72% of graduates 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into 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 & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Oakland University.
This communication & media studies program at Oakland includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 74 |
Oakland granted 74 degrees in communication, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).