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, and more. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in music from Oakland. This makes it the #241 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Oakland University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oakland. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Oakland, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |
| Dance | 10 |
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