by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Oakland compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering social work. Specifically, it ranked #146 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oakland University conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $46,925 a year. This is lower than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, social work students accumulate a median of $28,250 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. About 64% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Roughly 67% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Oakland University.