Economics
Bachelor's degree · Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH
$61,713Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,120Median earnings 4 years after
$93,318Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
58Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Oberlin College earn a median of $61,713 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $25,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University University Heights | $65,098 | $26,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $58,590 | $18,500 |
| Kenyon College Gambier | $58,082 | $18,718 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $57,379 | $24,625 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $56,731 | $23,812 |
| Denison University Granville | $55,087 | $22,375 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland | $53,148 | $23,883 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $52,864 | $23,625 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $50,209 | $21,000 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $46,655 | $19,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Oberlin College make?
The median salary is $61,713 one year after graduation and $93,318 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.