History at Oberlin College
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Oberlin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oberlin College sits in Oberlin, OH.
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Studying Online at Oberlin College
Oberlin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Oberlin College
Use these rankings to compare Oberlin College’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #7 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #22 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 70 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #598 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Oberlin College
Those who finish Oberlin College’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,902 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Oberlin College stands at $26,050.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Oberlin College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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.