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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oberlin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,721 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oberlin, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Oberlin College.
Of the 34 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Oberlin, about 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Archeology | 1 |
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