| General information: |
(248) 370-2100 |
| Website: |
www.oakland.edu |
| Type: |
Public, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
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| Campus setting: |
Suburb Large |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
As a state-supported institution of higher education, Oakland University has a three-fold mission. It offers instructional programs of high quality that lead to degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels as well as programs in continuing education; it advances knowledge and promotes the arts through research, scholarship and creative activity; and it renders significant public service. In all its activities, the university strives to exemplify educational leadership. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC( Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00230700 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
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In-state |
$8,055 |
$7,575 |
$6,638 |
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Out-of-state |
$18,803 |
$17,625 |
$15,473 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,320 |
$1,178 |
$1,085 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$7,105 |
$6,670 |
$6,354 |
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Other |
$1,790 |
$1,534 |
$1,875 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$6,826 |
$6,900 |
$6,354 |
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Other |
$1,790 |
$1,534 |
$1,875 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$1,800 |
$1,534 |
$1,875 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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In-state |
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On campus |
$18,270 |
$16,957 |
$15,952 |
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Off campus |
$17,991 |
$17,187 |
$15,952 |
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Off campus with family |
$11,175 |
$10,287 |
$9,598 |
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Out-of-state |
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On campus |
$29,018 |
$27,007 |
$24,787 |
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Off campus |
$28,739 |
$27,237 |
$24,787 |
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Off campus with family |
$21,923 |
$20,337 |
$18,433 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
22412 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
5228 |
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Graduate enrollment |
17184 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
7695 |
2921 |
4774 |
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Percent admitted: |
78% |
74% |
81% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
39% |
41% |
38% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Certificate |
Doctor |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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African Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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East Asian Studies |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Latin American Studies |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Womens Studies |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
206 |
- |
- |
- |
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Journalism |
52 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
258 |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
22 |
33 |
- |
- |
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Information Technology |
1 |
7 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
23 |
40 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Curriculum and Instruction |
- |
37 |
- |
- |
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
- |
27 |
136 |
6 |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
- |
71 |
- |
- |
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services |
- |
111 |
- |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
216 |
16 |
- |
- |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
- |
49 |
- |
2 |
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Music Teacher Education |
7 |
3 |
- |
1 |
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Reading Teacher Education |
- |
101 |
- |
5 |
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
223 |
431 |
136 |
14 |
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Engineering. |
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Computer Engineering, General |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer Software Engineering |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
42 |
35 |
- |
- |
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Engineering Physics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Mechanical Engineering |
60 |
41 |
- |
9 |
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Systems Engineering |
- |
19 |
- |
4 |
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Industrial Engineering |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
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Engineering, Other |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
119 |
98 |
- |
13 |
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Engineering technologies/technicians. |
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Engineering/Industrial Management |
- |
11 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
11 |
- |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Linguistics |
10 |
3 |
- |
- |
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German Language and Literature |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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French Language and Literature |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
45 |
3 |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
103 |
16 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
103 |
16 |
- |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
119 |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
119 |
2 |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
85 |
4 |
- |
- |
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Biochemistry |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Biophysics |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
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Category total |
94 |
4 |
- |
2 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
19 |
5 |
- |
- |
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Applied Mathematics |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
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Statistics, General |
1 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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Category total |
20 |
8 |
1 |
4 |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
8 |
8 |
- |
- |
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Chemistry, Other |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
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Physics, General |
6 |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
14 |
10 |
- |
1 |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
122 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
122 |
- |
- |
- |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Public Administration |
8 |
23 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
23 |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Social Sciences, General |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Anthropology |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Economics, General |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
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International Relations and Affairs |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
146 |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Fine/Studio Arts, General |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Drawing |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Music Performance, General |
10 |
7 |
- |
- |
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Music Theory and Composition |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Conducting |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
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Piano and Organ |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Voice and Opera |
2 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Music Pedagogy |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
58 |
15 |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
270 |
- |
- |
- |
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Nurse Anesthetist |
- |
15 |
1 |
- |
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner |
- |
9 |
- |
- |
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Nursing, Other |
- |
15 |
- |
22 |
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Environmental Health |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical Therapy/Therapist |
- |
7 |
- |
38 |
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
60 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
374 |
46 |
1 |
60 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business/Commerce, General |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
- |
144 |
- |
- |
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Operations Management and Supervision |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
56 |
37 |
- |
- |
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Business/Managerial Economics |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Finance, General |
73 |
- |
- |
- |
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General |
24 |
15 |
- |
- |
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Human Resources Development |
78 |
- |
- |
- |
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Management Information Systems, General |
35 |
6 |
- |
- |
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Management Information Systems and Services, Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
81 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
429 |
202 |
- |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
55 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
55 |
1 |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
2241 |
915 |
138 |
94 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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