We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Oakland compares to other colleges that offer history.
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Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering history. In particular, it placed #232 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,674 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, history students accumulate a median of $22,875 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. About 88% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Oakland University.
The history program at Oakland offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 40 |