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 #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Economics Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $61,713. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Oberlin. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Oberlin economics 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 economics majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 4 |
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