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Psychology at Oberlin College

Oberlin College graduates about 58 psychology majors a year, 9% of its graduating class. That puts it 86th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a strong program at 78 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 57 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 69% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $48,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×).

78/100Strong#86 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year589% of the class
Courses in the catalog57more than 69% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$48,0000.95× the same major nationally
Admit rate34%whole school
SAT middle 50%1360–1530whole school

Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 58 · Athletics 8 · Chapel 5 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the psychology ranking

  1. University of Kansas 78
  2. University of Alabama at Birmingham 78
  3. University of Southern California 78
  4. Clark University 78
  5. University of Richmond 78
  6. Occidental College 78
  7. The Catholic University of America 78
  8. Dartmouth College 78

Other strong majors at Oberlin College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Oberlin College with every school we score in psychology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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