Area Studies at Occidental College
Los Angeles, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$39,369
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$39,369
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$44,141
All programs at Occidental College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$39,369
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Occidental College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,699 | $23,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $69,388 | $19,275 |
| Computer Science | $63,845 | $22,067 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,582 | — |
| Mathematics | $57,318 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $56,838 | $25,700 |
| Sociology | $48,239 | $21,250 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | $39,833 | — |
| Area Studies (current) | $39,369 | — |
| Cognitive Science | $38,243 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.