Psychology at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in psychology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 509 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $50,046 | $44,071 | #902 | $37,545 |
| 510 | Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $49,989 | $54,608 | #246 | $37,019 |
| 511 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $49,979 | $47,570 | #697 | $39,188 |
| 512 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $49,974 | $49,099 | #601 | $31,658 |
| 513 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $49,974 | $60,634 | #86 | $30,336 |
| 514 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | $49,971 | $53,610 | #291 | — |
| 515 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $49,966 | $52,558 | #362 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,658 one year after graduating and $49,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wheaton College ranks #512 by median pay four years after graduation, and #601 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.