Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,719
28th percentile (40th in IL)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wheaton College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wheaton College graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters 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 Illinois

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wheaton College$43,719$41,719
Northwestern University$67,518$70,129
Northeastern Illinois University$50,825
Bradley University$50,358
Roosevelt University$47,220$53,073
Adler University$46,028
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$67,518
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$12,383$50,825
Bradley University
Peoria
$39,680$50,358
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$20,280$47,220
Adler University
Chicago
$46,028

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, 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.