by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know 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 public health.
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Oakland holds a strong position among schools offering public health. Specifically, it ranked #163 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oakland University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $69,226 a year. This is above $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oakland, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,750 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 |
Find out more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Roughly 62% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Approximately 76% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public health majors at Oakland University.
This public health program at Oakland offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health | 21 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 8 |
Oakland granted 21 completions in environmental health in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Oakland conferred 8 degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.