Fine and Studio Arts at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 136 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $44,357 | $40,391 | #247 | $24,013 |
| 137 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $44,313 | $46,110 | #101 | — |
| 138 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $44,312 | $43,536 | #160 | $30,845 |
| 139 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,299 | $47,274 | #83 | — |
| 140 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $44,298 | $38,880 | #291 | $23,892 |
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $44,287 | $42,304 | #189 | $26,870 |
| 142 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $44,272 | $43,603 | #159 | $21,167 |
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 |
| 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 fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,299 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Oberlin College ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.