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. At its best it places at #19 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oakland among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #812 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 812 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 20 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 115 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Oakland covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 82 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 |
| Music | 15 |
| Dance | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University conferred 154 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Oakland ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,481 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oakland, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,283 in student loans. This is above $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 67% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Oakland. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
