History
Bachelor's degree · Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,895Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,250Median federal debt
45Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Oberlin College earn a median of $60,895. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $25,250, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $32,577 | $22,250 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $31,217 | $23,125 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $31,194 | $22,353 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea | $31,163 | $27,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $30,226 | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $29,535 | $24,625 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville | $29,424 | $23,500 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $28,476 | $25,125 |
| Kent State University at Stark North Canton | $28,476 | $25,125 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster | $28,013 | $26,546 |
| Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton | $27,157 | $15,303 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion | $26,663 | $19,838 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield | $26,663 | $19,838 |
Other programs at Oberlin College
- EconomicsBachelor's degree
$61,713 - Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's degree
$34,593 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$30,187 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$23,519 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$22,684 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$20,905 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$19,734 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$18,193 - MusicBachelor's degree
$17,141 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$15,501 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$12,441 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$32,173 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$101,858 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
— - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$44,299
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Oberlin College make?
The median salary is $60,895.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.