Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 1,773 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,076 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,528 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,299 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,639 |
| $110k and up | $33,956 |
| All families (average) | $29,822 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,483 | +$13,439 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,769 | +$37,725 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,012 | +$1,968 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 12.2 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $54,106 | +$13,062 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,381 | +$18,337 | clears the bar | $26,434 | 1.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $38,389 | -$2,655 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $53,285 | +$12,241 | clears the bar | $26,298 | 2.1 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $48,095 | +$7,051 | clears the bar | $25,990 | 3.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $29,953 | -$11,091 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,701 | +$23,657 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $61,194 | +$20,150 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 73% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.