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Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Private Nonprofit · General
Occidental College is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, CA. With a 40% admission rate and 1,500 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,844 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 84% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
40%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,500
Enrollment
1,844
Completion Rate
84%
Cost of Attendance
$80,636
In-State Tuition
$63,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,446
Programs
13
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($81K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,885 | $80,191 | $80,636 | 0.8x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,845 | — | $80,636 | 0.8x | |
| 3 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,529 | $68,098 | $80,636 | 0.6x | |
| 4 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,175 | $57,825 | $80,636 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,653 | $62,892 | $80,636 | 0.5x | |
| 6 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,231 | $84,200 | $80,636 | 0.4x | |
| 7 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,002 | $57,024 | $80,636 | 0.4x | |
| 8 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,526 | — | $80,636 | 0.4x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,691 | $67,384 | $80,636 | 0.4x | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,605 | — | $80,636 | 0.3x | |
| 11 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $70,680 | $80,636 | — | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,894 | $80,636 | — |