Economics at Oberlin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what Oberlin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oberlin College
Oberlin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Oberlin College
Rankings can help you compare Oberlin College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #261 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #440 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Oberlin College
Those who finish Oberlin College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,721 |
| 2 years | $41,205 |
| 3 years | $56,067 |
| 4 years | $64,495 |
| 5 years | $93,318 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Oberlin College take home a median $64,495, compared with $34,513 for all Oberlin College graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Oberlin College comes in at $25,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Oberlin College
This Economics program at Oberlin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Oberlin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.