Psychology at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in psychology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oberlin College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 640 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $48,181 | $51,689 | #417 | $27,482 |
| 641 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $48,180 | $49,876 | #558 | $26,313 |
| 642 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $48,163 | $48,982 | #607 | — |
| 643 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $48,109 | $51,340 | #432 | $18,193 |
| 644 | Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN | $48,095 | $45,941 | #798 | — |
| 645 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $48,052 | $50,665 | #486 | $31,803 |
| 646 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $48,050 | $45,734 | #810 | $30,572 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,193 one year after graduating and $48,109 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Oberlin College ranks #643 by median pay four years after graduation, and #432 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,750.
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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.