by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Oakland. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University conferred 154 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,481 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oakland, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,283 in student loans. This is above $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
Find out more about Oakland tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were 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 bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Oakland awarded 82 bachelor’s completions in graphic design recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Oakland awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
Oakland awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
Oakland granted 7 bachelor’s completions in painting in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
Oakland conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Oakland awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in photography in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Oakland conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in drawing recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
Oakland awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Oakland awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in film/cinema/media studies recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Oakland granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Oakland conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in acting recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Oakland awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Oakland granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Oakland granted 2 bachelor’s completions in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Oakland awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Oakland granted 2 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Oakland conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in music technology in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
Oakland conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in music pedagogy in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Oakland. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 6 |
