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. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $31,528. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, social work students borrow a median amount of $28,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Oakland is $250 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Oakland University.
Of the 68 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Oakland, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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