Biology at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in biology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 797 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,350 | $51,338 | #678 | — |
| 798 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $44,145 | $50,108 | #720 | $29,098 |
| 799 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $44,118 | $40,173 | #828 | — |
| 800 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,095 | $47,056 | #778 | $22,684 |
| 801 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,698 | $46,074 | #791 | $26,818 |
| 802 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $43,542 | $44,269 | #808 | — |
| 803 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,530 | $45,062 | #802 | $23,272 |
Other Majors at Oberlin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $129,395 | — | #26 of 459 |
| Economics | $87,120 | $61,713 | #126 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,689 | $30,187 | #117 of 565 |
| History | $60,895 | — | #49 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $55,151 | $20,905 | #42 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,906 | $19,734 | #256 of 576 |
| Psychology | $48,109 | $18,193 | #643 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,580 | — | #241 of 265 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,299 | — | #139 of 423 |
| Music | $43,343 | $17,141 | #137 of 268 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $34,593 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $23,519 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $15,501 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $12,441 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oberlin College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,684 one year after graduating and $44,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Oberlin College ranks #800 by median pay four years after graduation, and #778 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.