Oberlin College — Oberlin, OH

Economics

at Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $57,721/yr starting out — that's 92% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.9 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

$57,721

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)$577,210

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$164,055

Pays for Itself In

5.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+92%

Ahead After 10 Years

$413,155

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost26.5/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed19.6/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost12.3/20

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.