by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Oakland. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 733 |
| Master’s | 151 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University awarded 733 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Oakland is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland report a median salary of $82,569 a year. This is above $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oakland, health professions students borrow a median amount of $28,240 in student loans. This is higher than $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
Find out more about Oakland tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Roughly 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 530 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 73 |
Oakland granted 438 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Oakland granted 179 bachelor’s degrees in health professions and related clinical sciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Oakland granted 24 bachelor’s degrees in pre-physical therapy studies recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Oakland awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
Oakland conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in environmental health in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Oakland awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in health/medical preparatory programs, other in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Oakland granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
Oakland awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in health and wellness, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
Oakland granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in pre-physician assistant recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Oakland granted 1 bachelor’s degree in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Oakland granted 1 bachelor’s completion in histologic technology/histotechnologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Oakland conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in orthotist/prosthetist in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Oakland. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 151 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 32 |
