Music at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in music earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 134 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,700 | $39,344 | #191 | $24,511 |
| 135 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $43,388 | $42,628 | #151 | $21,138 |
| 136 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $43,385 | $45,144 | #122 | — |
| 137 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $43,343 | $46,253 | #106 | $17,141 |
| 138 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $43,222 | $46,124 | #110 | $24,340 |
| 139 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $43,222 | $46,124 | #111 | $24,340 |
| 140 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $43,125 | $46,021 | #112 | $33,143 |
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 |
| Biology | $44,095 | $22,684 | #800 of 841 |
| 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 music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,141 one year after graduating and $43,343 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Oberlin College ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.