by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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%).