by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $23,915. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, writing students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,999.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Oakland University.
The writing program at Oakland awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 51 |
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