All Oberlin College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $60,895 | $26,050 |
| Area Studies | $20,905 | $55,151 | $24,951 |
| English | $19,734 | $49,906 | $26,000 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | $15,501 | — | $26,487 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $46,580 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $22,684 | $44,095 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | $22,625 |
| Neuroscience | $34,593 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $44,299 | $20,500 |
| Music | $17,141 | $43,343 | $26,200 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | $23,519 | — | $25,500 |
| Theatre | $12,441 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $61,713 | $87,120 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $129,395 | $26,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Oberlin College students earn a median $58,343 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of Ohio colleges we cover. 81% graduate within six years.
Oberlin College majors questions
How many majors does Oberlin College offer?
Oberlin College offers 36 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Oberlin College?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Oberlin College earn a median $129,395 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,500.
Which Oberlin College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $43,343 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Oberlin College overview