# Oberlin College: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Oberlin, OH. IPEDS 204501, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oberlin-college/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,905
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,151 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,951 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,057

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,151 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,774 | $79,602 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,799 | $66,988 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $22,123 | $93,802 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $29,207 | $123,838 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $48,731 | $206,619 | 10.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $79,449 | $20,552 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Oberlin College | $55,151 | $24,951 | $38,645 | 81% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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