# Wheaton College: Philosophy (bachelor's)

Wheaton, IL. IPEDS 149781, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wheaton-college/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,076 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,685 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (4 colleges, $50,324): -$10,248
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,736

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,076 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,001 | $81,004 | 18.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,587 | $75,277 | 17.6 years |
| 48-75k | $20,553 | $83,240 | 19.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,176 | $97,913 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $33,435 | $135,412 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Philosophy at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | $71,709 | $22,641 | $14,860 | 96% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $60,571 | $25,530 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Wheaton College | $40,076 | $23,685 | $26,975 | 85% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $34,482 | $18,750 | $14,355 | 85% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $167,040 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $159,670 IL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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