Oberlin College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,887
students enrolled
685
degrees and certificates a year
81%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$38,645
average net price a year
Tuition $63,700
$38,871
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$58,343
median earnings, 10 years after entry
74% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Visual & performing arts | 28% | 192 |
| Social sciences | 15% | 103 |
| Biological sciences | 11% | 74 |
| Psychology | 7% | 50 |
| Natural resources | 6% | 38 |
AI and data programs
Oberlin College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Oberlin College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lorain County, where the college is.
113
open professional jobs
19
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
1.8%
unemployment in Lorain County
2026-08 · down 1.9 points from a year earlier
$70,693
median household income
Lorain County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, social sciences, biological sciences, which lead to programs (1 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Emerson (17), Vertiv Holdings (10), Crane (8), MATERION (4), Barksdale Resources (3), Carvana (3), AJ Rose (2), American Family Insurance (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (34), Operations (28), Sales (13), Finance (9), Customer Success (3), Data & Analytics (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Lorain County Workforce Development Board.
- OhioMeansJobs Lorain CountyElyria · 440-324-5244 · M-F 8am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Oberlin College?
- Oberlin College enrolls about 2,887 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Oberlin, Ohio. It awards about 685 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Oberlin College?
- 81% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Oberlin College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,871 six years after entry and $58,343 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Oberlin College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Oberlin College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Oberlin College?
- 113 open professional jobs are listed in Lorain County, 19 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Emerson has the most openings.
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