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 #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $20,905. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oberlin was $2,656 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from Oberlin. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Oberlin area studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 18 |
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