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What Occidental grads actually do

Based on 244 notable Occidental alumni with Wikipedia pages. Data: Wikidata (CC0).

politician
28
writer
22
lawyer
21
actor
20
journalist
18
screenwriter
17
university teacher
17
film actor
15
television actor
15
film director
10
American football player
10
diplomat
9

Notable Occidental alumni

John Branca
John Branca
lawyer
Howard Ahmanson, Jr.
Howard Ahmanson, Jr.
blogger · political donor
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
film editor · screenwriter
Lewis Sargentich
Lewis Sargentich
lecturer
Laura Marie Boykin
Laura Marie Boykin
researcher · botanist
Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam
film actor · actor
Mark Dery
Mark Dery
cultural critic · journalist
Denise Bauer
Denise Bauer
diplomat · television producer

Salary outlook for top Occidental career paths

National median annual wage (BLS Occupational Employment Statistics).

politician
10th–90th percentile: $21,010$129,510
$47,290
median / yr
writer
10th–90th percentile: $40,900$148,240
$73,690
median / yr
lawyer
10th–90th percentile: $69,760$239,200
$145,760
median / yr
journalist
10th–90th percentile: $31,550$160,360
$57,500
median / yr
film director
10th–90th percentile: $42,040$174,540
$82,510
median / yr
diplomat
10th–90th percentile: $45,950$210,890
$148,910
median / yr

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About Occidental

Occidental College (informally Oxy) is a private liberal arts college in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1887 as a coeducational college by clergy and members of the Presbyterian Church, it became non-sectarian in 1910. It is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast of the United States. Occidental's current 120-acre (49 ha) campus is located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, and was designed by architect Myron Hunt. Due to its proximity to Hollywood and its architecture, the campus is frequently used as a filming location for film and television productions. Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and its 20 varsity sports teams compete in NCAA Division III. The college's curriculum emphasizes diversity, global literacy, and civic engagement. Notable alumni include President Barack Obama, a Cabinet member, several members of the United States Congress, CEOs of notable companies, 10 Rhodes Scholars, and recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award.

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