Is Occidental College worth it?
Occidental College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 401 degrees in 2024, most often in biology sciences, research and experimental psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,306
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,467
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,951
Average net price
$38,263
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
401
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,877
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $64,885 | $103,164 | 59 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $35,231 | $70,394 | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $45,175 | $72,441 | 29 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $42,653 | $58,598 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,691 | $59,985 | 27 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $63,845 | N/A | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,002 | $56,800 | 21 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $30,526 | N/A | 20 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $49,529 | $59,542 | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $23,605 | N/A | 16 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | $71,779 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Music, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
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Sources: federal figures for Occidental College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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