Economics at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in economics earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 123 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $87,239 | $80,241 | #161 | $53,934 |
| 124 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $87,239 | $80,241 | #162 | $53,934 |
| 125 | Carleton College Northfield, MN | $87,193 | $83,288 | #132 | $66,567 |
| 126 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $87,120 | $92,970 | #83 | $61,713 |
| 127 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $86,909 | $91,635 | #88 | $30,569 |
| 128 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $86,860 | $85,339 | #119 | $58,921 |
| 129 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $86,764 | $79,918 | #166 | $69,807 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $44,095 | $22,684 | #800 of 841 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,713 one year after graduating and $87,120 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Oberlin College ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.