Music at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in music earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 178 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,496 | $43,420 | #145 | $35,835 |
| 179 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $40,398 | $39,691 | #189 | $42,830 |
| 180 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $40,387 | $41,074 | #172 | $19,507 |
| 181 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,329 | $39,623 | #190 | $26,540 |
| 182 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $40,294 | $36,665 | #215 | $18,896 |
| 183 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $40,077 | $36,467 | #219 | $28,009 |
| 184 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $40,017 | $40,686 | #176 | $10,210 |
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 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,540 one year after graduating and $40,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Wheaton College ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #190 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,556.
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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.