by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Oakland is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #679 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Oakland earn a median of $46,343 a year. This is lower than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oakland, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,777 in student loans. This is below $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. About 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Oakland University.
The social sciences program at Oakland breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 34 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| International Relations & Security | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |