Oberlin College
Oberlin, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 2,887 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 25 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,774 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,799 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,123 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,207 |
| $110k and up | $48,731 |
| All families (average) | $38,645 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,343 | +$7,261 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 3.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,095 | +$8,013 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,109 | +$12,027 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 2 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $87,120 | +$51,038 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,580 | +$10,498 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $129,395 | +$93,313 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $70,689 | +$34,607 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,151 | +$19,069 | clears the bar | $24,951 | 1.3 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $44,299 | +$8,217 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,906 | +$13,824 | clears the bar | $25,567 | 1.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $60,895 | +$24,813 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1 yr |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $15,501 | -$20,581 | falls short | $26,487 | n/a |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $34,593 | -$1,489 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $23,519 | -$12,563 | falls short | $25,500 | n/a |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $12,441 | -$23,641 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 10% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.