Whittier College
Whittier, California · Private, nonprofit · 764 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,718 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,928 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,973 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,718 |
| $110k and up | $30,599 |
| All families (average) | $25,757 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,719 | +$10,743 | clears the bar | $25,497 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,792 | +$36,816 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,139 | -$4,837 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $79,462 | +$42,486 | clears the bar | $37,098 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $44,877 | +$7,901 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 3.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,397 | +$21,421 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,736 | +$27,760 | clears the bar | $24,937 | 0.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $55,853 | +$18,877 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,536 | +$18,560 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 1.3 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $81,959 | +$44,983 | clears the bar | $227,419 | 5.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.