General Education at Whittier College
If you are interested in studying General Education, you may want to check out the program at Whittier College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Whittier College is in Whittier, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 general education degrees were granted at Whittier College.
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Studying Online at Whittier College
Distance learning is available at Whittier College. Among 795 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 136 (17%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Whittier College
These rankings give you a sense of how Whittier College’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for General Education Graduates from Whittier College
Graduates of Whittier College’s General Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,241 |
| 2 years | $67,324 |
| 3 years | $59,453 |
| 4 years | $64,474 |
| 5 years | $75,643 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Education graduates from Whittier College take home a median $64,474, compared with $41,147 for all Whittier College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Education graduates at Whittier College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Whittier College are 100% women (3) and 0% men (0).
General Education Master’s Program at Whittier College
Among the 3 master’s general education degrees awarded at Whittier College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Whittier College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Whittier College, above the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Whittier College
The General Education program at Whittier College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Whittier College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.