Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington · Private, nonprofit · 1,531 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,567 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,596 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,915 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,237 |
| $110k and up | $47,679 |
| All families (average) | $33,313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $28,538 | -$12,073 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $51,740 | +$11,129 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $88,393 | +$47,782 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $25,574 | -$15,037 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,158 | -$2,453 | falls short | $15,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.