Ethnic Studies at Oberlin College
If you are interested in studying Ethnic Studies, consider the program at Oberlin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 ethnic studies degrees were awarded at Oberlin College.
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Studying Online at Oberlin College
Oberlin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Ethnic Studies Rankings at Oberlin College
Rankings can help you compare Oberlin College’s Ethnic Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 142 |
Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Oberlin College
Students who complete Oberlin College’s Ethnic Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,410 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at Oberlin College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at Oberlin College are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Oberlin College
Among the 20 bachelor’s ethnic studies degrees awarded at Oberlin College, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Oberlin College, lower than the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Oberlin College
This Ethnic Studies program at Oberlin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 11 |
| Women’s Studies | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Ethnic Studies program at Oberlin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.