Social Sciences at Oberlin College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Oberlin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oberlin College is in Oberlin, OH.
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Studying Online at Oberlin College
Oberlin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Oberlin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Oberlin College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #15 of 28 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #28 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #105 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #900 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Oberlin College
Students who complete Oberlin College’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,721 |
| 2 years | $32,955 |
| 3 years | $56,067 |
| 4 years | $57,836 |
| 5 years | $83,705 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Oberlin College take home a median $57,836, compared with $34,513 for all Oberlin College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Oberlin College is $24,657.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Oberlin College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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