How much money do Oberlin College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,900 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Oberlin graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $66,500 followed by Economics paying $39,100 and Biology graduates who have a median starting income of $21,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Oberlin College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $66,500 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,100 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,500 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,600 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,000 |
| Music (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,600 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,400 |
| Area Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $16,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204501 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Oberlin College.