Biology at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates in biology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 803 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,530 | $45,062 | #802 | $23,272 |
| 804 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $47,551 | #768 | $26,754 |
| 805 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $44,128 | #809 | $28,507 |
| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
| 809 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $42,619 | $45,481 | #796 | $24,341 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,769 | $46,139 | #161 of 1176 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $64,701 | — | #5 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $61,194 | $39,842 | #35 of 67 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,381 | $29,221 | #62 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,483 | $34,746 | #270 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $54,106 | $28,498 | #16 of 144 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,285 | $32,669 | #471 of 565 |
| History | $48,095 | $32,896 | #295 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,389 | $28,574 | #290 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $29,953 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,661 one year after graduating and $43,012 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranks #806 by median pay four years after graduation, and #836 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.