Is Whittier College worth it?
Whittier College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Whittier, California (large suburb). It awarded 258 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$27,082
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,988
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,492
Average net price
$25,757
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
258
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
764
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,073 | $73,792 | 42 |
| Law | First professional | $34,033 | $81,959 | 34 |
| Education, General | Master's | $63,486 | $79,462 | 30 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,139 | N/A | 26 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,321 | $58,397 | 24 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $20,660 | $64,736 | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,055 | $47,719 | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $29,616 | $55,853 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $26,317 | $55,536 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 16 |
| Child Development | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Whittier College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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