Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Oberlin College stacks up against peers offering area studies.
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Oberlin College holds a strong position among schools offering area studies. In particular, it placed #58 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oberlin College conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College earn a median of $41,849 a year. This is higher than $34,513, the median for all majors at Oberlin College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oberlin College, area studies students accumulate a median of $24,951 in student loans. This is above $24,759, the typical median for all majors at Oberlin College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,384 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Oberlin College were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the area studies majors at Oberlin College.
This area studies program at Oberlin College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 19 |
| East Asian Studies | 13 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
Oberlin College granted 19 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
Oberlin College awarded 13 completions in east asian studies recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
Oberlin College granted 2 degrees in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Oberlin College awarded 2 degrees in russian studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).