Fine and Studio Arts at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 289 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | $39,844 | #261 | $27,740 |
| 290 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $38,389 | $33,806 | #375 | $28,574 |
| 291 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $38,378 | $42,555 | #182 | $24,070 |
| 292 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $38,363 | $37,691 | #317 | $23,202 |
| 293 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $38,355 | $39,819 | #262 | $16,629 |
| 294 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $38,331 | $41,122 | #230 | — |
| 295 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $38,330 | $38,970 | #288 | $25,274 |
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 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,202 one year after graduating and $38,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Wheaton College ranks #292 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.