Psychology at Wheaton College
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College sits in Wheaton, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Wheaton College
Many students take online classes at Wheaton College. Among 2,874 students, 210 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Wheaton College
Use these rankings to compare Wheaton College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 44 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #38 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #180 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #571 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1217 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 44 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #38 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 200 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #180 of 199 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #571 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1217 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Wheaton College
Those who finish Wheaton College’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,600 |
| 2 years | $39,799 |
| 3 years | $43,861 |
| 4 years | $51,682 |
| 5 years | $55,377 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Wheaton College report median earnings of $51,682, compared with $48,509 for all Wheaton College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Wheaton College stands at $22,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Wheaton College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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