Occidental College
Occidental College is a private nonprofit college in Los Angeles, CA. Its average net price is $37,470 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $20,797 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,724 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $25,027 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,892 |
| $110,001 and up | $53,785 |
Admissions
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $61,194 |
| 8 years after entry | $68,209 |
| 10 years after entry | $79,660 |
Campus Facts
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $38,972 National median for this major n=3,356 | Not published |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $43,049 National median for this major n=8,694 | Not published |
| Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | $20,500 Small program - rough guide n=39 |
| Chemistry | $47,486 National median for this major n=10,597 | Not published |
| Cognitive Science | $48,492 National median for this major n=2,112 | Not published |
| Computer Science | $80,182 National median for this major n=35,263 | Not published |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | $40,083 National median for this major n=120 | Not published |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,768 National median for this major n=14,923 | Not published |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $36,286 National median for this major n=1,258 | Not published |
| Economics | $48,125 Small program - rough guide n=45 | $15,427 Small program - rough guide n=52 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $36,147 National median for this major n=27,468 | Not published |
| Environmental Conservation | $40,925 National median for this major n=16,925 | Not published |
| Ethnic and Gender Studies | $38,739 National median for this major n=5,496 | Not published |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $31,110 National median for this major n=12,988 | Not published |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $45,534 National median for this major n=4,652 | Not published |
| History | $38,156 National median for this major n=20,617 | Not published |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $34,126 Small program - rough guide n=34 | $20,500 Small program - rough guide n=38 |
| Languages and Linguistics | $33,703 National median for this major n=4,034 | Not published |
| Mathematics | $52,843 National median for this major n=13,762 | Not published |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $41,297 National median for this major n=7,141 | Not published |
| Music | $33,156 National median for this major n=13,251 | Not published |
| Philosophy | $37,154 National median for this major n=6,052 | Not published |
| Physics | $52,079 National median for this major n=4,999 | Not published |
| Political Science and Government | $43,306 National median for this major n=36,807 | Not published |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $28,307 National median for this major n=4,315 | Not published |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38,319 National median for this major n=11,840 | Not published |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,236 National median for this major n=8,855 | Not published |
| Sociology | $40,712 National median for this major n=29,430 | Not published |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,216 National median for this major n=38,400 | Not published |
| Studio Art | $31,108 National median for this major n=25,748 | Not published |
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