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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Oberlin College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Oberlin graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $29,000 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $43,900. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Computer and Information Sciences, with median first-year earnings of $66,500 , followed by Economics at $39,100 , and Biology at $21,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Oberlin College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Oberlin College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $66,500
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,100
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,500
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $20,600
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $19,000
Music (Bachelor’s Degree) $17,600
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) $17,400
Area Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $16,700

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204501.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026