by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Oberlin College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oberlin College highly for area studies, coming in at #66 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 66 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Ohio | 3 of 3 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 10 |
The following degree levels are available for area studies at Oberlin College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oberlin College awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Oberlin College holds a strong position among schools offering area studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College earn a median of $41,849 a year. This is higher than $34,513, the median for all majors at Oberlin College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oberlin College, area studies students accumulate a median of $24,951 in student loans. This is above $24,759, the typical median for all majors at Oberlin College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,384 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
Read more about Oberlin College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Oberlin College were White. Approximately 58% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Oberlin College awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Oberlin College awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in east asian studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Oberlin College granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Oberlin College conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
