Psychology at Oberlin College
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Oberlin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oberlin College is located in Oberlin, OH.
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Studying Online at Oberlin College
Oberlin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Psychology Rankings at Oberlin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oberlin College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #34 of 51 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #51 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #131 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #198 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #902 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1440 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Oberlin College
Graduates of Oberlin College’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,538 |
| 2 years | $21,508 |
| 4 years | $39,131 |
| 5 years | $43,093 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Oberlin College take home a median $39,131, compared with $34,513 for all Oberlin College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Oberlin College stands at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Oberlin College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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
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