by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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Oakland holds a strong position among schools offering education. Specifically, it ranked #1,044 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| Best Value Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Michigan | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 17 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 17 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 17 |
| Best Education Schools in Michigan | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University awarded 187 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $51,626 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, education graduates take on a median debt of $29,019 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Approximately 84% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. About 87% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 63% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Oakland University.
This education program at Oakland includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 233 |
| Educational Administration | 57 |
| Special Education | 27 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
| Other Education | 5 |