Psychology at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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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| 267 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $54,568 | $54,889 | #234 | $32,599 |
| 268 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $54,530 | $50,156 | #540 | $36,964 |
| 269 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $54,484 | $47,979 | #673 | $31,179 |
| 270 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $54,483 | $47,978 | #674 | $34,746 |
| 271 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $54,436 | $49,533 | #584 | $37,702 |
| 272 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $54,412 | $57,371 | #151 | $27,440 |
| 273 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $54,384 | $57,205 | #155 | $26,714 |
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 |
| 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) psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,746 one year after graduating and $54,483 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranks #270 by median pay four years after graduation, and #674 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), 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.