by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Oakland. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oakland among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #348 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 348 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Michigan | 4 of 18 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 97 |
Here is each degree level available for communication & media studies at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oakland University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Oakland holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Oakland report a median salary of $45,064 a year. This is lower than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. About 72% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Oakland awarded 68 bachelor’s completions in communication, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
Graduate study is also available at Oakland. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
