Area Studies at Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Miami University-Oxford graduates in area studies earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Miami University-Oxford Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami University-Oxford area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,637 one year after graduating and $79,449 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami University-Oxford rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, Miami University-Oxford ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at Miami University-Oxford worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more than the national median for area studies ($56,625), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,526.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.