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The new degree option expands academic pathways in the sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. 

New program builds on established successes, positions graduates for high-impact careers.

"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls. This early

Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.

Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at Oberlin.

"My interest in economics really took off after I

Anna Silverman ’22 has made a remarkable leap, from Oberlin to the investment banking firm Goldman Sachs.