by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oberlin ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $28,902. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oberlin, history students borrow a median amount of $26,050 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Oberlin College.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Oberlin in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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