Philosophy at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in philosophy earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Philosophy
All 86 colleges reporting philosophy 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 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $107,454 | $109,282 | #1 | $73,053 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $98,592 | $89,712 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $97,519 | $85,876 | #3 | $47,345 |
| 4 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $78,041 | $74,279 | #6 | $30,851 |
| 5 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $75,423 | $68,680 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $74,507 | $70,915 | #9 | — |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $71,796 | $65,330 | #16 | $25,303 |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $71,790 | $72,989 | #7 | $40,881 |
| 9 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,709 | $70,454 | #10 | — |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $70,709 | $75,881 | #4 | $34,284 |
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| 79 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $42,337 | $38,524 | #82 | $20,354 |
| 80 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $41,209 | $39,363 | #80 | — |
| 81 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $40,284 | $38,342 | #83 | — |
| 82 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $40,076 | $39,374 | #79 | — |
| 83 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $39,532 | $41,135 | #76 | $31,662 |
| 84 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $34,482 | $33,878 | #86 | $21,824 |
| 85 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $33,457 | $34,016 | #85 | $14,151 |
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 |
| 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 philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,076 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, Wheaton College ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,685.
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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.