by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Oberlin College compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Oberlin College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #491 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Ohio.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oberlin College awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,836 a year. This is above $34,513, the median for all majors at Oberlin College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oberlin College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,657 in student loans. This is below $24,759, the typical median for all majors at Oberlin College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,384 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oberlin College are White. Roughly 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Oberlin College.
The social sciences program at Oberlin College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 37 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 1 |