by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oberlin ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $30,967. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oberlin, writing students borrow a median amount of $26,487 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Oberlin College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oberlin. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 26 |
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