by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Oakland. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Oakland highly for social work, placing at #199 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 199 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 8 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 of 107 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 52 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oakland University awarded 87 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oakland earn a median of $46,925 a year. This is lower than $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, social work students accumulate a median of $28,250 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, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. About 64% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 Social Work | 52 |
