by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #235 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from Oakland. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $30,652. This is higher than $27,744, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, english students borrow a median amount of $25,990 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Oakland University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in english from Oakland. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
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, 83% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in english from Oakland in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 31 |
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