by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oakland stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Oakland is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #377 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University handed out 438 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $74,557 a year. This is higher than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oakland, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,430 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Read more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 73% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. About 82% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Oakland identified as women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Oakland were Black or African American. Roughly 50% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Oakland University.
This nursing program at Oakland breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 438 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 36 |
| Nursing Practice | 29 |
| Forensic Nursing | 13 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
Oakland awarded 438 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
Oakland conferred 36 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Oakland conferred 29 completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Oakland granted 13 degrees in forensic nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Oakland granted 12 completions in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Oakland conferred 2 degrees in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).