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. Find out how Oberlin College stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Oberlin College holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #354 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, Oberlin College conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,717 a year. This is higher than $34,513, the median for all majors at Oberlin College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oberlin College, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $24,314 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, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Oberlin College are White. About 65% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Oberlin College.
The political science & government program at Oberlin College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
Oberlin College awarded 37 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).