Neurobiology and Neurosciences at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates in neurobiology and neurosciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Compares for Neurobiology and Neurosciences
All 67 colleges reporting neurobiology and neurosciences 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $143,067 | $131,779 | #1 | $41,673 |
| 2 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $90,917 | $93,379 | #2 | $44,585 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,203 | $81,169 | #4 | $38,063 |
| 4 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $83,705 | $85,129 | #3 | — |
| 5 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $78,722 | $72,511 | #12 | $39,573 |
| 6 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $78,722 | $72,511 | #13 | $39,573 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $78,295 | $79,627 | #5 | $39,880 |
| 8 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $77,478 | $73,743 | #10 | $25,266 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,617 | $65,708 | #21 | $43,894 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $74,617 | $65,708 | #22 | $43,894 |
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| 32 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $63,729 | $64,813 | #26 | — |
| 33 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $63,720 | $57,981 | #44 | $29,765 |
| 34 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $61,799 | $56,233 | #49 | $32,081 |
| 35 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $61,194 | $53,888 | #56 | $39,842 |
| 36 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $60,065 | $56,927 | #46 | $27,986 |
| 37 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $59,714 | $54,375 | #54 | $29,081 |
| 38 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,575 | $65,079 | #25 | $25,830 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $43,012 | $26,661 | #806 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,389 | $28,574 | #290 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $29,953 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) neurobiology and neurosciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,842 one year after graduating and $61,194 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) rank for neurobiology and neurosciences?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for neurobiology and neurosciences graduates, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is neurobiology and neurosciences at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for neurobiology and neurosciences ($62,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.