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 history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 241 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from Oakland. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,257 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Oakland. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Oakland does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oakland Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Oakland in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Oakland University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.