Anthropology at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in anthropology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wheaton College Compares for Anthropology
All 188 colleges reporting anthropology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $83,493 | $79,468 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $81,120 | $87,053 | #1 | $43,924 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,768 | $81,541 | #2 | $36,700 |
| 4 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $71,018 | $76,146 | #4 | $34,489 |
| 5 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $70,846 | $65,256 | #6 | $40,071 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,562 | $63,353 | #7 | $40,384 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,172 | $57,108 | #16 | $22,614 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,359 | $58,562 | #12 | $28,661 |
| 9 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $62,674 | $57,029 | #17 | $31,744 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,300 | $55,779 | #20 | $28,314 |
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| 171 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $38,342 | $40,771 | #155 | — |
| 172 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $38,051 | $36,063 | #176 | $27,831 |
| 173 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $37,581 | $34,194 | #183 | — |
| 174 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $37,501 | $36,844 | #171 | — |
| 175 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $37,443 | $34,071 | #184 | $27,750 |
| 176 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $37,287 | $35,339 | #181 | $30,139 |
| 177 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $36,830 | $39,164 | #165 | — |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,829 | $62,889 | #138 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,258 | $55,300 | #41 of 84 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $69,566 | $32,375 | #32 of 156 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $65,230 | $40,084 | #64 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,695 | $39,321 | #157 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,647 | $32,723 | #182 of 576 |
| Psychology | $49,974 | $31,658 | #512 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,374 | $47,714 | #322 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $45,069 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,635 | $37,025 | #210 of 225 |
| Religious Education | $42,605 | $31,892 | #7 of 12 |
| Music | $40,329 | $26,540 | #181 of 268 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,501 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Wheaton College ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676).
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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.