Oakland University: Music Ranking 2024

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in the USAOakland University is a medium-sized public college offering many disciplines along with music programs and located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The school was founded in 1957 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 11 music programs.

Oakland University is rather expensive; depending on the program, tuition is around $27,000 per year. If you are seeking a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Michigan listing.

Recent studies showed that Oakland University area is relatively dangerous: the school is reported to have a poor rating for on-campus security.

Based on 59 evaluation criteria, Oakland University music program ranks #183 Music School (out of 1451; top 15%) in USA and #6 Music School in Michigan. Major competitors for this college are Northwestern University in Evanston and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. See the details about all twelve competing music colleges as well as offered music majors below.

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School ranking:

#6 Music School in Michigan
#32 Music School in the Midwest
#183 Music School in USA

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State Ranking

Second Best Voice & Opera Program in Michigan
#4 Piano & Organ Program in Michigan
#4 Music Conducting Program in Michigan
#4 Music Performance Program in Michigan
#5 Music Pedagogy Program in Michigan
#5 Music Theory & Composition Program in Michigan
#5 Music History & Literature Program in Michigan
#6 General Music Program in Michigan

Regional Ranking

#8 Voice & Opera Program in the Midwest
#9 Piano & Organ Program in the Midwest
#10 Music Conducting Program in the Midwest
#18 Music Theory & Composition Program in the Midwest
#19 Music History & Literature Program in the Midwest
#20 Music Performance Program in the Midwest
#27 Music Pedagogy Program in the Midwest
#30 General Music Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#38 Music Conducting Program in USA
#40 Piano & Organ Program in USA
#41 Voice & Opera Program in USA
#77 Music Theory & Composition Program in USA
#92 Music History & Literature Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at Oakland University:

Art Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 45% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 35% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 15% in USA

Also, see how Oakland University ranks among graduate schools in Michigan.