Is Oberlin College worth it?
Oberlin College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Oberlin, Ohio (small town). It awarded 664 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in music performance, biology sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$23,185
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,715
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,343
Average net price
$38,645
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
664
Years to pay back
3.0 years
Students (undergrad)
2,887
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $19,734 | $49,906 | 32 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $18,193 | $48,109 | 32 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $22,684 | $44,095 | 31 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $17,141 | $43,343 | 31 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $30,187 | $70,689 | 29 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $61,713 | $87,120 | 26 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $15,501 | N/A | 21 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $20,905 | $55,151 | 20 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $23,519 | N/A | 18 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $34,593 | N/A | 17 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $12,441 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | $46,580 | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $129,395 | N/A |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | Bachelor's | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Oberlin College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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