Program Analysis
At $61,713 per year, Economics graduates from Oberlin College earn slightly above the $53,966 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $25,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #209 of 351 Economics programs, Oberlin College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $93,318 show a 51% jump from the $61,713 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.