# Oberlin College: Economics (bachelor's)

Oberlin, OH. IPEDS 204501, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oberlin-college/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,713
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,120 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in OH: 6 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (13 colleges, $79,310): +$7,810
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,631

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,120 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 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,799 | $66,988 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,123 | $93,802 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $29,207 | $123,838 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $48,731 | $206,619 | 4.0 years |

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

## Economics at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $114,601 | $25,949 | $41,190 | 87% |
| Kenyon College | $103,791 | $18,718 | $38,512 | 82% |
| Denison University | $97,394 | $24,102 | $40,007 | 79% |
| John Carroll University | $91,386 | $27,000 | $28,746 | 79% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $90,742 | $25,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Oberlin College | $87,120 | $25,000 | $38,645 | 81% |
| The College of Wooster | $79,310 | not reported | $23,458 | 74% |
| Ohio State University | $75,485 | $23,125 | $17,339 | 88% |
| University of Cincinnati | $75,443 | $21,264 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Bowling Green State University | $74,844 | $23,625 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Xavier University | $63,252 | $27,000 | $32,997 | 69% |
| Cleveland State University | $62,852 | $32,500 | $14,764 | 51% |
| University of Dayton | $61,502 | $22,791 | $29,533 | 80% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,610 Cleveland, OH, $78,800 OH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $71,350 Cleveland, OH, $72,790 OH, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $101,860 Cleveland, OH, $102,630 OH, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## 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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