by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Oberlin ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $19,436. This is less than $30,421, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oberlin, area studies students borrow a median amount of $24,951 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Oberlin College.
The area studies program at Oberlin awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oberlin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 17 |
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