Wheelock College

www.wheelock.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,950

4.02% growth from 2016

2018 Average Net Price

$22,261

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

9.86%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

890

79.6% Full-Time

About

Wheelock College is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2018, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wheelock College were Social Work (63 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2018, 549 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheelock College. 92% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.01% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (330 degrees), 5.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheelock College is $34,950, which is $11,766 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheelock College is $34,950

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,261.

In 2018, 97% of undergraduate students attending Wheelock College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,950

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Wheelock College was $34,950.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wheelock College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,261

2018 Value

22.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Wheelock College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,261. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Wheelock College grew by 22.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wheelock College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Wheelock College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2017, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wheelock College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.86%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Wheelock College was 9.86%, which represents 41 out of the 416 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wheelock College had a total enrollment of 890 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Wheelock College is 708 students and the part-time enrollment is 182. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Wheelock College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheelock College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, 2.7% Two or More Races, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wheelock College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.57%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheelock College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 890 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheelock College is 708 and the part-time enrollment is 182. This means that 79.6% of students enrolled at Wheelock College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wheelock College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wheelock College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Wheelock College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wheelock College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
495 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students
Black or African American
108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheelock College is 55.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, 2.7% Two or More Races, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 103 students (11.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 461 more women than men received degrees from Wheelock College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheelock College is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wheelock College is Social Work (63 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (26 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wheelock College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (40 degrees), and EDUCATION. (202 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheelock College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheelock College in 2018 are Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (40 degrees), EDUCATION. (202 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Math & Statistics (17 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheelock College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Wheelock College are Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (40 degrees), EDUCATION. (202 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), and Math & Statistics (17 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheelock College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wheelock College.

Most Common (2018)

Developmental & Child Psychology
47 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
44 degrees awarded
Social Work
43 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheelock College was Developmental & Child Psychology with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wheelock College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

505

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Wheelock College, which is 0.0871 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (505).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wheelock College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Wheelock College in Social Work, which is 0.116 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Wheelock College in Social Work, which is 8.64 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Wheelock College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
330 degrees awarded
Black or African American
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheelock College is white (330 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (64 degrees).

12.2% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
55 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheelock College is white female (307 degrees awarded). There were 5.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (55 degrees).

Operations

Wheelock College employs 24 Associate professors, 12 Instructors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at Wheelock College are Female Associate professor (19), Female Instructor (11), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheelock College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.3M

2018 Salaries

0.886%

decline from 2017

In 2018, Wheelock College paid a median of $19.3M in salaries, a 0.886% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Wheelock College paid a total of $3.61M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wheelock College were Associate professor with 24 employees, Instructor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheelock College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wheelock College was Female Associate professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wheelock College.