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. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,874 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Oakland University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Oakland in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 144 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 23 |
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