Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,574
72nd percentile (60th in MA)
Est. Median Debt
$25,250
Est. from MA median (9 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates earn $29k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all fine and studio arts bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)$28,574$36,729$25,250*
University of Massachusetts-Boston$36,980$35,166$27,000*0.73
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$36,236$49,153$27,000*0.75
Williams College$34,560$72,010$11,850*0.34
Westfield State University$33,440$34,247$27,000*0.81
Bridgewater State University$29,595$43,219$27,000*0.91
National Median$24,742$25,295*1.02
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$15,496$36,980$27,000
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$16,570$36,236$27,000
Williams College
Williamstown
$64,860$34,560$11,850
Westfield State University
Westfield
$11,882$33,440$27,000
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$11,389$29,595$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wheaton College (Massachusetts), approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.