Oberlin College — Oberlin, OH

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

at Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $30,967/yr starting out — that's 3% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 169.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $38,645/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $164,055 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$87,404/yr

Starting Salary

$30,967

Finish Rate

80.9%

$87,404/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $38,645/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $48,759/yr)

4 Years Total

$349,616

Typical Debt

$26,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,475

What You'd Really Pay

$164,055

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$309,670

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$164,055

Pays for Itself In

169.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+3%

Ahead After 10 Years

$145,615

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.