Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Occidental College, based in Los Angeles, California, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 1,877 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $75,951 ten years after enrollment, which is 86% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 83.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.3x. The average net price after financial aid is $38,263 per year. The most popular programs include Economics, Clinical Psychology, International Relations, Biology, and Computer Science.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$75,951
Graduation Rate
83.0%
Median Debt
$23,000
Average Net Price
$38,263
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.3x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,877
Admission Rate
44.2%
Average SAT
1452
Retention Rate
89.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$66,274
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,274
Pell Grant Rate
16.6%
Federal Loan Rate
37.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$20,705
Income $30K–$48K
$17,655
Income $48K–$75K
$21,468
Income $110K+
$54,959
Student Demographics
Women
58.5%
White
45.6%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
17.6%
Asian
16.1%
Two or More Races
9.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
87.6%
Accreditations
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (31)
Bachelor (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | 73 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 54 |
| International Relations | $70,394 | 50 |
| Biology | $59,985 | 38 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 31 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 24 |
| Cognitive Science | $78,782 | 24 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $59,542 | 23 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 21 |
| Political Science | $72,441 | 18 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 17 |
| Mathematics | $88,080 | 17 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 16 |
| Sociology | $58,598 | 16 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Not reported | 15 |
| Music | Not reported | 15 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 11 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 10 |
| Physics | Not reported | 9 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Romance Languages | $71,779 | 7 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Religion | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | Not reported |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| East Asian Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in California
- Highest Earning Colleges in California
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in California
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