Social Sciences at Whittier College
Whittier, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Whittier College graduates in social sciences earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Whittier College Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $63,622 | $57,892 | #20 | $37,446 |
Other Majors at Whittier College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,792 | $40,073 | #261 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $58,397 | $30,321 | #127 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,853 | $29,616 | #421 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,536 | $26,317 | #117 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,719 | $24,055 | #480 of 610 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,877 | — | #132 of 172 |
| Biology | — | $32,139 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whittier College social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,660 one year after graduating and $64,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whittier College rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Whittier College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Whittier College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,937.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.