Hey all. I've been looking into Oberlin College a bit and was wondering if anyone could clue me in on the most popular majors there. Thanks in advance!
Hello! Oberlin College has a rich academic tradition and offers a wide array of majors. For a liberal arts college, it's known for a high number of alumni who eventually earn PhDs, particularly in the sciences. So you might expect majors like biology and chemistry to be quite popular.
Moreover, the school is also well recognized for having a strong Conservatory of Music. Thus, many students gravitate towards music performance, jazz studies, and music composition majors.
In the humanities and social sciences, disciplines like history, economics, sociology, and English are also chosen by a good number of students.
However, it's worth mentioning that students at Oberlin often pursue their own interests rather than follow trends. The school is known for its open curriculum (no general education requirements) and the ability for undergraduates to create their own custom-major in consultation with faculty if your academic interests don't align with an existing major.
As always with choosing a major, the main consideration should be what you are really passionate about rather than what is popular, since your engagement and dedication in the subject will contribute to your success. That being said, it's certainly helpful to understand where Oberlin has specific strengths. It can give you a sense of what resources and communities you might be able to tap into if you choose to study there. Best of luck with your decision!
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