by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Oakland. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oakland among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, coming in at #378 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 378 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Michigan | 11 of 16 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 62 of 77 |
The following degree levels are granted in design & applied arts at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oakland University awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Oakland is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Oakland report a median salary of $40,683 a year. This is below $67,748, the median for all majors at Oakland.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oakland, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $27,954 in student loans. This is above $25,972, the typical median for all majors at Oakland.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,934 | $24,735 |
Learn more about Oakland tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Roughly 71% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Oakland granted 82 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
