General Journalism at Oakland University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, consider the program at Oakland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 general journalism degrees were granted at Oakland University.
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Studying Online at Oakland University
Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at Oakland University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Journalism graduates at Oakland University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University
Of the 12 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at Oakland University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.