by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Oakland. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oakland among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #517 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 517 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Michigan | 7 of 55 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 296 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 438 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University awarded 438 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Oakland is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 373 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $74,557 a year. This is higher than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oakland, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,430 in student loans. This is above $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
Read more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 73% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Oakland conferred 438 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Oakland. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 60 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
