by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Oakland among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #246 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 246 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Michigan | 7 of 10 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public health at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Oakland holds a strong position among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 5 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $69,226 a year. This is above $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oakland, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,750 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 |
Find out more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Roughly 62% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oakland conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in environmental health recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Oakland. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 7 |
